Possible "celebration" model breaking on ebay?

[Rob M]

Sorry if its been up before/discussued/still on here elsewhere.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lotus-excel-p ... 343wt_1170
Is this what i think it is?

[alanmoss]

It is/was a Celebration - even the paint code is correct. Don't know what it hit but the damage to the left rear wheel looks bad.

[MalcolmH]

Is Rob just asking if it is a Celebration (which it clearly appears to be)... or whether it was the known car of a member on here?

[Lotus-e-Clan]

Yep. MUCH worse than just a kerb clip like wot I did !

Maybe someone finding out the difference between "Lotus handling" and "high grip levels" ...the former needing driver skill input the other needing just balls and bravado!

I completed the course - a self taught one, but never-the-less it still harmed the wallet!

The Celebration still looks good mind you -even in that smashed up state.

[Rob M]

Is Rob just asking if it is a Celebration (which it clearly appears to be)... or whether it was the known car of a member on here?

Yes, just wondered if it was the real deal.
Ive enquired about the steering wheel, unfortunately its been sold.

[MalcolmH]

Must admit, I wondered about that! That light-coloured rim always makes the interior look extra special. I think the Celebration has much better quality headlining too (leather, if I recall).

[Simpatico]

Do they really all have leather headlinings? I'll pay more attention next time I see one

[Rob M]

Do they really all have leather headlinings? I'll pay more attention next time I see one

The headlining on mine has been renewed with a suede type material, looks damn smart IMHO.
I wouldnt be suprised if it originally had a leather headlining, Lotus has put leather everywhere ( virtually) Im only suprised they didnt cover the body work with leather too...

[MalcolmH]

As I recall.... but my recollection isn't what it was! Could be very nice vinyl, but the couple I've seen the inside of seemed to have something better than the usual 'Brentford nylon'...

[alanmoss]

My headlining is original, and it is fabric, not leather.

[MalcolmH]

Does it have a kind of ribbed or panelled effect to it though, Alan? I've a definite recollection of the Celebration headlining - or the couple I've seen anyway - being different to the 'standard' cars.

[alanmoss]

No, just smoothish fabric:

Sorry the picture is not very clear - a quickie on my mobile.
The flash has given a blueish tinge but is actually a light beige colour.

[KevW]

I think it's the Lotusbits style headlining which is causing confusion http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C403262

[MalcolmH]

Ah... yes - that's the one I've seen! Thanks, Kev.

Surely that's not the standard headlining that Lotusbits fit to any Excel though? If it is, I'd definitely have mine done by them!

[Rob M]

Ah... yes - that's the one I've seen! Thanks, Kev.

Surely that's not the standard headlining that Lotusbits fit to any Excel though? If it is, I'd definitely have mine done by them!

Thats my car now!!
AFAIK, Lotus bits fitted that headlining, it does look superb, top workmanship IMHO.