Elite in Retro Cars magazine
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Elite in Retro Cars magazine
Current (Jan 2015) issue of Retro Cars magazine has a red Elite on the cover. Not sure what I think about it yet - it's great to see one in the press, and another car has been saved, but I'm not a fan of the 'slammed' look. But I've not read the feature yet so I'll reserve judgement. WH Smiths usually stocks it, not sure about anywhere else.
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Any positive press has to be good news if it means a younger/different generation thinks the car doesn't just belong to old crustys it will ensure its survival after we have gone.
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It's on pneumatic shocks so the ride is variable, and was on our stand at the NEC last year.
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I applaud him for using an elite for a scene where "moderns" dominate.
Charlie deserves the praise forthcoming for getting a rough elite back on the road to a decent standard and not languishing in a hedge where most seem to reside these days.
Charlie deserves the praise forthcoming for getting a rough elite back on the road to a decent standard and not languishing in a hedge where most seem to reside these days.
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Like the look or not, Charlie/Luke has been able to do more than anyone else to get more coverage of and recognition for the Elite. I congratulate him!
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I've been following this build on Retro Rides since day one and I love it. Maybe it is because I am new to Lotus and not so much of a dyed in the wool enthusiast but I can't see why anyone would be upset by it. It isn't too long ago that these cars weren't really worth a great deal and this will help them get the recognition they deserve.
The only downside I can see is that, coming from a long history of aircooled VWs, the cool factor does inflate prices (also known as 'scene tax').
The only downside I can see is that, coming from a long history of aircooled VWs, the cool factor does inflate prices (also known as 'scene tax').
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At the end of the day it's only real difference is ride height (switchable on demand). The rest of his restoration is pretty spot on for any model. The interior trim for example is not totally original but entirely in period appropriate. If this car offends anyone I would suggest it's them that has the problem.
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what upsets me is not what somebody does to one rare car but somebody using two rare, restorable cars to make one hybrid. if we want firms like lotus bits to continue to be involved with our cars then it is a case of the more the merrier.
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This one...Hawaiis0 wrote:It's on pneumatic shocks so the ride is variable, and was on our stand at the NEC last year.
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I love it. Great quality and looks the mutts nuts. Hats off to him
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Well I've just read all 42 pages of the build thread on Retro Rides (sorry boss, I'll do some work in a minute). Amazing stuff, I'm totally in awe of anyone who can visualise exactly what they want and then make it happen with their own hands, documenting it all in an interesting, entertaining and honest way.
Personally I still don't like the slammed look (or whitewalls) but I'm not a purist and it's a good thing that we're all different. Hats off to him for a stunning result, most people must think it's a spacecraft cruising down the high street...
Personally I still don't like the slammed look (or whitewalls) but I'm not a purist and it's a good thing that we're all different. Hats off to him for a stunning result, most people must think it's a spacecraft cruising down the high street...
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I've just had a message from Charlie/Luke, the builder of this fine Elite. He doesn't have an account for this forum but wants to pass on thanks for the positive comments and feedback for his car.
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That needs to be sorted...Disco Stew wrote: He doesn't have an account for this forum .
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He may be arriving soon!amarshall wrote:That needs to be sorted...Disco Stew wrote: He doesn't have an account for this forum .
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F A B!
Love the white walls & slammed look.
Love the SS windscreen trim of the Elite -picked-up nicely by the wheels.
And of course black bumpers are 100% better than body colour - and red and black is super cool!
Love the white walls & slammed look.
Love the SS windscreen trim of the Elite -picked-up nicely by the wheels.
And of course black bumpers are 100% better than body colour - and red and black is super cool!
Peter K