![]() “The problem is most people think their cars are great but in Esprit terms they handle terribly”. The majority, Thomas adds, usually require another £2000 to make good and set up properly (more anon). Here’s how! BEFORE YOU STARTĪccording to leading Lotus light Pat Thomas, who recently retired and sold his Kelvedon Lotus concern, the cars were never the problem – it’s the owners! Pat, who owned the first ever production Esprit, told us, only the most fastidious of owners spent enough time and money maintaining theirs properly. Famed for its sensational road manners when new, a good one still impresses – and there’s plenty you can do to make yours beat most moderns both on the road or on track. ![]() Launched 40 years ago almost to the month to replace the Europa, after a shaky start the Esprit went on to become one of Lotuses longest running models.
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