EllisoJo,
Thanks for the response and info. Frankly I don't know what to make of that car. Ticks a lot of boxes for what I want but so "bling"
with all the chrome bits, shiny badges etc. Will they come off cleanly? All that flash would irritate. The Reg. No does not go with the car - why so shy if you are trying to sell the thing.
So you cannot do an old MoT check? Or check with previous specialists. 5 owners in 22 years yet only 29800 miles. Good or Bad?
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As it happens an "anniversary" is one that I am interested in. - https://www.gumtree.com/p/mg/mg-mgtf-convertible-2004-manual-1796-cc-2-doors/1487487981
You would be just the man to ask - does the light tan /beige covered dashboard top reflect in the screen? It looks like it here or is that just the camera angle?
What do you think of the car on offer?
Vince
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Airportable.
The Lexus lights are a bit pointless for me but not with a big chrome strip as well! Talk about OTT.
Chrome strip around the screen as well. Reminds me of the old +2.
Cobber.
"Are you sure the dash top instrument binnicle is cream coloured?"
My bad grammar I'm afraid. That comment was meant for a different car!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408253271341
https://www.gumtree.com/p/mg/mg-mgtf-convertible-2004-manual-1796-cc-2-doors/1487487981
I circled the rear number plate because it does not belong to a MGTF registered to Jag I-Pace! I always find that a bit dubious.
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Anyone who has read my gibberish will be aware that I'm currently looking for a good (as in immediately useable) TF. Le Mans or BRG or Goodwood in diminishing (but not much) preference.
This ticks most of the boxes but is somewhat gaudy. Are these sparkly additions easily removable without damage?
autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411196461642
Does a full on cream dash give loads of unpleasant reflections? As seems to be apparent.in some shots or perhaps the camera angle?
Cheers
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Many thanks for the kind responses people. I'll ask opinions of some of the available possibilities in a new post. Apologies if they belong to members!
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Many thanks Cobber. Chap who is a Twink race engine expert on Elan.net was (is) an Aussie. We had many a chat. (Even if a bit one way!)
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Right I'll have another go. Last time it disappeared!
I'm looking to be quite specific -
Or this if it had a lighter interior -
The Lotus was a Elan +2 S 130/5. Bought off the original owner having had a £25000 restoration. (Allegedly)
Unfortunately it had been appallingly bodged by "Marque Specialists" and the old owner lied through his teeth!
Sad really It took 2 years and another £5K to sort.
It did go very well then and if an F / TF handles and rides anywhere near as well I'll be impressed!
As it happens the wheelbase and tracks are quite close to the F, its wider at the back and has a rear weight bias! And very sensitive to setup. A poorly sorted Elan is nasty.
https://lotuselan.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=45358
How can such a basically simple thing be so competent?
Or the famous Twink engine 1960's
!30bhp - 1600 - howl to 7000 easy. Yet economical if you are easy. On fat webers and contact breaker ignition?
(Admit it leaked a bit !)
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Many thanks for the response(s).
What I'm looking for is something like these -
Or this is - if did not have a black interior!
My late Lotus was an +2 S 130/5
Bit of a disaster - we don't talk about it.
What was the 2nd car in the 2nd image - looks a bit like a Tornado Talisman - component car of the 60's. They used to race a good bit.
Cheers.
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Good day to all. After a while of old (and often cantankerous) Lotus I've decided to try a change.
A Le Mans Green TF with cream interior would fit nicely. I've just missed a pretty one at Trophy.
Am I being too specific? Am I being subconsciously twitchy after reading of the HGF / Water leaks / Danger of unsuitable tyres / need to grow large and strong fingers that are also very slim!
I was intending to start with a MGF but I have doubts about the "restoration" of the HydraGas spheres that do not (cannot?) include the complete strip down and removal of rust and rubbish. Also no one seems to mention replacement of the diaphragms. Am I wrong? I actually prefer the looks of the early F!) Especially with suitable radiator ducting. A dark green 20009ish VVC ?
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