cjwjames Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 HI GUYS I LOVE THE COLOURS OF THIS CAR REMINDS ME OF THE GT40 would like to see what fellow mlocers views are ( might be tempted to buy ? ) comments and feedback welcome http://classifieds.seloc.org/ads/elise-sc-with-factory-gulf-paintwork/comment-page-1/#comment-9271 Regards Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adesmith Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Bit of a sucker for the gulf colours myself. I have seen an s1 Elise done and it looked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin R Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 If Hethel was the first registered keeper i expect it was a Lotus Managers car. As it came out of the factory like it, i would consider it a plus re the colour scheme? Besides that if you like it buy it. The only problem i can see is if you want to sell it again quickly? If its a keeper buy it for your own taste. It may or may not have an impact come resale time though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Mac Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I think it looks a treat. Never seen a "2.5" painted like that, and it really brings out the central spine on the front. I always liked the spine detail of the older cars, and it's got less and less pronounced over the years. A few observations, that might make you want to be extra careful on history. - it's KX registered not AU, which means it was first registered at Silverstone not Hethel. - The exact car went up for sale in Feb 2013, with 16k miles on the clock. B+C Wanted £26,995 at the time: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/cars-for-sale/details-of-2010-lotus-elise-sc-gulf-colours.htm?id=unrhws52ml So the "I have covered 2k in dry weather only" doesn't quite stack up. (Unless of course he meant I've driven 2k miles in the dry, and 2k miles in the wet ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtB Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm not a fan I'm afraid! Gulf colours are the preserve of GT40's in my mind. I know loads of other cars have worn that colour scheme, but on a Lotus, it's just not right. Just my 2 pence worth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_h Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Yeah i agree, prefer geniune lotus racing schemes. Loads of nice ones to choose... Green yellow stripe Gold leaf Jps Essex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtremelangy Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm not a fan I'm afraid! Gulf colours are the preserve of GT40's in my mind. I know loads of other cars have worn that colour scheme, but on a Lotus, it's just not right. Just my 2 pence worth... I'm with you on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesH Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Opinions on the colour scheme aside, I've seen the car a few times and chatted with the owner. It is a very well looked after car and money has certainly been spent where needed. If you're after an SC I'd say it's a well looked after one. The paint work is good and the car looks great - it depends whether you like the idea of a Gulf colour scheme on an Elise, and I think that will always divide opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Not sure the sharp lines of the S2 suit it but if you like it get it (for the right money) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r339xjw Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 i can tell you where that car came from as i sold it from new!!( well i ordered it for a customer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb99 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'd say if you like it, go for it. How many of these will be up for sale in future - none! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 i can tell you where that car came from as i sold it from new!!( well i ordered it for a customer) The description says it was owned by lotus originally doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm not a fan I'm afraid! Gulf colours are the preserve of GT40's in my mind. I know loads of other cars have worn that colour scheme, but on a Lotus, it's just not right. Just my 2 pence worth...Not even on a Scamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtB Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Not even on a Scamp? I'll make ONE exception! That looks pretty good! I really must have a screw loose to like them, but I can't help it???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Mac Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Not even on a Scamp? Is that scamp really on A048s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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