[{"id": 6016345, "authorName": "eberin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eberin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can see the avalanche of purists comments coming. Definitely not original but reason for someone with taste of newer concept pieces like V8ish rear wing and Ferrari-style wheels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617734493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6016389, "authorName": "AnacottSteel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anacottsteel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will be interesting to see what this does. Not as clean or as fast as an S3, but not a pure S1 either. Still looks fun. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617734739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6016391, "authorName": "JBDBL07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdbl07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eberin will it still work for grabbing donuts and falafels? Tony made a comment on the Esprit FB page about Esprits in Canada being modified. I saw the picture of this one, and sure enough, there you go!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617734744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6016395, "authorName": "AnacottSteel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anacottsteel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Esprits are the ultimate daily grocery car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617734799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6016407, "authorName": "pocketski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pocketski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if there are still some people on a gas stations who ask what car is this, despite bunch of \"lotus\" and \"esprit\" lettering around", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617734881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6016501, "authorName": "miniblubyu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miniblubyu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is awesomeness!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617735488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6016426, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The seller notes cracking in the fiberglass and other imperfections are viewable in the gallery below.\"\n\nBy \"other imperfections\" assume you are referring to the valances, NACA ducts, wing...\n\nI'm sorry but simplify and add the JC Whitney catalog is not the expression", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1617735638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6016642, "authorName": "esquire19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esquire19/", "bidAmount": 197, "content": "$197 bid placed by esquire19", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617736275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6016830, "authorName": "AIM4APX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aim4apx/", "bidAmount": 1197, "content": "$1,197 bid placed by AIM4APX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617737624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6016865, "authorName": "Romus007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romus007/", "bidAmount": 2007, "content": "$2,007 bid placed by Romus007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617737871, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6016914, "authorName": "eberin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eberin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AnacottSteel \"Esprits are the ultimate daily grocery car!\" @JBDBL07 - only a heretic would use a beautiful Esprit for getting groceries. I like this one - nearly every surface is modified and the body work/paint look high quality (minus the cracking seen). The 'no-bumper' look is (dare I say) cleaner than the Euro S1 look. The non-originality of this gives off a Southern California hot-rod vibe about it and I mean that in a very positive way. The sharp edges of the newer tailights and the bumper detail on the rear are cool. I would not expect to be able to resell this given the custom features, but if the buyer likes an even more unique Esprit, this one hits all the check marks. California bidders beware - CARB not gonna like what I see in the engine compartment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617738134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6016934, "authorName": "AIM4APX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aim4apx/", "bidAmount": 3007, "content": "$3,007 bid placed by AIM4APX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617738250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6016966, "authorName": "SVXBob623", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svxbob623/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it DOT legal in US without rear bumper? \r\nAlso, #16 giving me a Fiero vibe...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617738427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6017097, "authorName": "puck5862", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/puck5862/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Green gauges delete?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617739221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6017142, "authorName": "Jdoblado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdoblado/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SVXBob623 - It's a classic car,therefore is legal to be registered and driven in the U.S.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617739498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6017197, "authorName": "Chardomatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chardomatic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just....no", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1617739728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6017564, "authorName": "Pengwynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pengwynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Turbo K-swap candidate! It's too custom already and could be unreal fun for the money.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617742070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6017592, "authorName": "Dobes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, this one is unique. While not my style, I'm always happy to see another old Esprit with lots of love lavished on it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617742245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6017787, "authorName": "bratfink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bratfink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Watching.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617743225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6018052, "authorName": "Era428", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/era428/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to ask. Since today is National Tartan day in both Canada and USA, did this car originally come with the Tartan interior? If so, my condolences to the Scots, in particular the Menzies Clan.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617744333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6018566, "authorName": "143MotorSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/143motorsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"groceries\". \ud83d\ude02\r\n\r\nI think we all know california groceries aren't likely to end up in this...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617749066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6018766, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eberin I used to pick up groceries in my Esprit and why not? Its just a car.\r\n\r\nI also (once) picked up multiple 2x4s a bag of cement and some insulation in my 964 Cab - the wife had grabbed my Ranger to pick up soil for the yard.\r\n\r\nCars are not sacred, they are used for moving people and things around.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1617752825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6018861, "authorName": "AIM4APX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aim4apx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recall picking up 2x4s in my dads Z4M as a teenager. He does Costco runs in his Caterham now, I use my Mini for groceries and firewood.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1617754387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6018929, "authorName": "gETo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since I'm not a Collector nor Show-car guy, I see great possibilities for this. With ample tools, garage space, money and time - I'd go frame off , rip out all Lucas electric demons. Rewire with blade fuse box, all LED lights, giant power electric brake redo and baddest supercharger it could take and DRIVE... the living dog ca-ca out of it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1617755353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6018949, "authorName": "armygentleman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/armygentleman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You know the electrical is going to be bad, but it looks oh so good!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617755780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6019019, "authorName": "AMfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I admit it, I'm a purist, and this car breaks my heart. At some point it might as well be a modified Fiero. Hope Giugiaro doesn't see this.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1617756728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6019432, "authorName": "ErickSlaughter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erickslaughter/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by ErickSlaughter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617765826, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6019568, "authorName": "R6power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r6power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not a purist. I like wide wheels, a lowered stance, and (if done right) a body kit. I drool over effective engine mods and will even stand a change of color to an interesting shade. And engine swaps? Yummy!\r\nBut there is one thing I cannot stand: embroidered logos on headrests. They're horrible. I've never seen one that looks halfway decent. They'll ruin a whole build. No one in the world gets them right. There's nothing positive about them. They're garbage. I can't stand them. My true automotive pet peeve.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1617771809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6019631, "authorName": "eberin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eberin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian_M - re: groceries - my statement is tongue-in-cheek. The heretic I mentioned was about myself - I'm notorious for driving my 87 Turbo Esprit for every day tasks on the Facebook Esprit group. I eat in my car, park among other cars at Target/Costco/Whole Foods/Sprouts, grocery getter, and do all sorts of cringe-worthy acts. Like this 77 Esprit - it's so far removed from original, it would be a great daily driver and not worry about preserving for 'originality'.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1617777893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6019796, "authorName": "JBDBL07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdbl07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very tempted on this one to do everything I won't do to my 85 Turbo, which remains highly original. Is there a running video? Want to know how much Lotus fun I'm looking at as I really have enough to keep me busy on the Turbo. But a video might get me in.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617798357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6020637, "authorName": "steve-racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve-racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "needs more logos ; ) seriously though, I am currently restoring a very original S1 to a high \"driver\" level because I drive my cars (@eberin) . As I work on it I am constantly thinking what a great lightweight , rear engine platform to modify and modernize. There is no harm no foul with this one, it has already been ejected from the \"stock\" restoration game.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1617810820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6021295, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eberin I should have got the tongue in cheek thing :-)\r\n\r\nNow, all you who are nattering about what you would do to this car, get bidding. \r\n\r\nOnly Lotus cognoscenti will recognise this car for what it is; pull off all of the Lotus badges and references and call it a Lamborrari or similar - 99% of the population will never know.\r\n\r\nBut start bidding instead of dreaming...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1617818280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6024707, "authorName": "JohnPage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnpage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As my friend with a factory built Super seven says: Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious. Five engine rebuilds in about 50,000 miles. Threw away the turbo to try to get reliability......endless water pump failures thanks to crap from Bean.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617841379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6025416, "authorName": "gmonsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmonsen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just as with BMW E30 M3's and so many other cars sold here, there are a bunch of people who somehow really think the original, stock cars are somehow better or more valued than modified cars. It should be embarrassing. It is simply stating that they care more abut some value proposition than in driving the cars. While people can do poor modifications, many are beautifully done and enhance the cars' driving characteristics enormously. Here, I see people saying they \"save\" their original cars and have one to actually drive. Its really sad.\n\nThis is a well-modified Esprit. Might take the rear wing off, but God knows, getting rid of the US bumpers returns the car to a decent design anyway. These had bumpers that rivaled the BMW mid-70's tea trays for pure ugly. The HRE wheels not only look great and far more attractive than the stock wheels, but are a $4000+ investment in an of themselves. SPAX shocks and and MSD ignition. The latter not really a mod, but a necessity for these.\n\nSo, once all the Lotus forum club boys have made their pretentious comments about this being \"modified\", the true enthusiasts will bid and buy this great example. Talk about a great drive.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1617863927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6025469, "authorName": "Era428", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/era428/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think that I might be part of that \"bunch of people\" referred to below, although I'm not embarrassed . It will be interesting to see what this car brings when compared to a fairly unmodified example. A couple of months ago I purchased 139H (manufactured a month prior to this example) on BaT for $30K. I was prepared to pay much more. 139H is basically unmodified with respect to body panels and interior, except for paint, radiator, and steering wheel. To gmonsen's point below, the US bumpers are not attractive. 139H's bumpers are even worse, having shriveled up like prunes over the years. Still, the originality of the car was there and that was attractive to me. So let's see what the market has to say about Esprit restomods.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1617873243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6026738, "authorName": "eberin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eberin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JohnPage \"Five engine rebuilds in about 50,000 miles. Threw away the turbo to try to get reliability\" No doubt those stories exist. And my stories include: 50K miles/49 month Esprit Turbo with zero engine rebuilds. 88 Esprit Turbo bought in 2011 with 30K miles, had it refurbished with all new fuel pumps, hoses, radiator, etc. The minor failures (leaking aftermarket radiator) were due to aftermarket quality/poor design. I am on my 2nd Esprit since 2016 (87 Turbo Esprit - 69K miles, now 84K miles in 2021). No engine rebuilds and I still have my turbo. Had an excellent shop maintain it - that's the key, if maintained correctly, owning one is uneventful. This 77 has so many mods that look to have high quality in workmanship. As long as the underpinnings have the same level of attention to details as the modification, this appears to be a good daily driver And as a former Esprit daily driver, this looks to be a fun ride.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1617900178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6026897, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah yes the 'friend\" with an anecdote...and a cliche to boot.\n\nWhy do so many people (allegedly) have so many issues with Lotus cars?\n\nBecause they drive them like the race cars they are but do not maintain them like race cars and they are left to sit, often through the winter months.\n\nI have had two handsful of Lotus conveyances (including an Esprit) and I punished them severely every time I got behind they wheel because they begged to be driven hard.\n\nI drove them hard and neglected them - as I mentioned on BaT, previously, referring to an Elan but common to all Lotus cars - and quoted below...\n\n\"I say ignorance of how these cars are driven, no one back in the day EVER drove a Lotus unless at full tilt \u2013 they were hammered and then ignored until it was time for another thrashing.\n\nLotus were and are race cars \u2018designed down\u2019 enough to allow daily road use.\n\nThe only \u201cLotus\u201d cars I had to put money into were my Lotus Cortinas because I absolutely abused them \u2013 on a daily basis, only changed the oil when doing a rebuild \u2013 which was overly frequent given the abuse I handed out and most of the components which failed were actually Ford products \u2013 not Lotus.\"\n\nThen there was my S2 which I drove daily including a 3 month stint where I put on over 1000miles per WEEK, no oil changes, no repairs needed. \n\nAs I said, if you believe the tales AND are leery, don't buy one. As I write this the sun is shining and I may jump into my M100 for a blast around the neighbourhood :-)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1617902272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6028203, "authorName": "us1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/us1/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by us1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617909604, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6028214, "authorName": "us1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/us1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what can I say I like the car and I'd drive it", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1617909646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6028508, "authorName": "lawdog185", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawdog185/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful S1...GLWA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1617911027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6030564, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by mschratter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617930708, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6030690, "authorName": "StuartW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuartw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way back in \"the day\" (when I was a kid) I owned a '77 S1 - #157H. I loved that car and I did numerous modifications to it. I spent way too much money at Dave Bean's but Dave always had time for my unending stupid questions. I have no idea what happened to 'ol 157H but I have surely regretted selling it. I drove it for 10 years and it never left me stranded. Granted I had to \"fiddle\" with it once or twice to keep the electrics working. (Once we had to follow a truck into a gas station in pitch blackness. After consulting the electrical schematic I was able \"bubble gum and baling wire\" to get us home! The gal who was with me married me anyway!) Any chance any of you Esprit guys out there would know what happened to #157H? I've had the privilege of driving a number of pretty hot cars over the years and I don't remember anything that came even close to my Esprit's handling. Whoever ends up with this Esprit will be forever spoiled for lusting after anything else. Sure you can get more power, gadgets, gizmos, practicality, etc., but nothing matches it for just plain driving exhilaration! Dang, wish I never sold it!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1617932808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6031957, "authorName": "Fireman71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fireman71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Coreman1967 Do you have a cold start and driving video you could post? Would like to bid on this, but want to see it in action first.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1617978463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6034221, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautiful ( and increasingly rare ) normally asperated Esprit. This will make someone very happy. Turbos are great of course, but like all Loti, it is very light and thus plenty fast enough, plus with it's historically great handling! And I haven't seen a 70's Esprit with such a nice interior even when new. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1617997577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6035897, "authorName": "Gatwinnipeg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gatwinnipeg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video of it running and driving would be nice", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618007170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6036775, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @Gatwinnipeg and others that an engine running and also a driving video would be very much appreciated. Also @R6power while I notice a lot of folks agree with you on the embroidered headrests, and I've seen some that I find unattractive, but I really LIKE these ones, plus it seems like such a trivial, easy thing to deal with/remove that I can't imagine walking away from a car that pushes my right buttons because of the seat enbroidery. Simple and quite inexpexive to rectify if it was to bother me. Yet I respect your honesty of opinion. I mostly would like to see both a \"running\" video and a driving video to get at least a semblance of how this car seems to run. Because I would like to enter the bidding. Finally, on a more trivial ( to me ) issue, Giugiaros comment when he felt regretful that he had undertaken Chapmans offer to style the Esprit because Chapman wished to label the car as STYLED by Giugiaro rather than DESIGNED by giugiaro @AMfan, I am fully with Chapman that STYLED by Giugiaro was more appropriate than DESIGNED by him because Chapman, imho, did design it. Even the many similarities chassis-wise to the Europa confirm this to me. Poor Giugiaro...not.\nBut back to the more important stuff. I really want to bid on this Esprit to hopefully win the bidding, but without even hearing the car running, I simply can't take such a gamble. I'm not a rich man, and this would represent a sizeable amount of cash to me, I will only once more request that @seller would you please post running and driving videos so I can attempt to win this car. In any event, good luck to both seller and bidders.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618025183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6036891, "authorName": "R6power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r6power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dagwood Oh believe me, I know it's an irrational hate that I have for them embroidered headrests. I can't explain it. My brain is just wired to despise them all!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618029026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6037097, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@R6power It's really great that we all have slightly different likes and dislikes, both automotive and life-wise in general. It would be kinda boring if we all thought the same way about everything.\nConfession...My equivalent to the embroidary is likely fuzzy dice. I get the historical 1950's thing...55,56,57 Chevyies with them hanging from the rear view mirror. I don't want to insult anyone ( and I'm sure you had no such intentions either ). But I DO hate them swing to and fro like an old donkies balls ;-)\nHere's hoping I didn't just get myself barred from BaT.\nIf I P-O ed anyone with my last word please let it be the donkies; Please don't tell them I've said this. They have a hard enough life without me bugging them about there \"counterweights\". ;-)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1618054988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6037125, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by Dagwood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618055043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6037263, "authorName": "us1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/us1/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by us1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618059177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6037555, "authorName": "Coreman1967 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coreman1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi I'm having some trouble uploading a video of the car running from my phone and have a message in to BAT to see if they can help out. Hopefully it will be viewable sometime today\r\nCheers", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618064208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6037934, "authorName": "Coreman1967 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coreman1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have posted a video on YouTube in the meantime. You can view it at BaT 1977 Lotus.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618069601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6038468, "authorName": "Odabbas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/odabbas/", "bidAmount": 7650, "content": "$7,650 bid placed by Odabbas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618077196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6040665, "authorName": "chriscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chriscars/", "bidAmount": 7750, "content": "$7,750 bid placed by chriscars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618100173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6040851, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by mschratter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618105281, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6040869, "authorName": "chriscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chriscars/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by chriscars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618105699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6040878, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by mschratter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618105832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6040882, "authorName": "chriscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chriscars/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by chriscars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618105889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6040883, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Corman1967 \r\n\r\nThanks for the new video! \r\n\r\nAre the backfires that are audible in the video common to the car when it idles?\r\n\r\nPlease explain.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618105911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6040888, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Coreman1967", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618105991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6040889, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by mschratter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618106007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6040961, "authorName": "Coreman1967 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coreman1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Intermittently at idle and more noticable it seems when its cold . When it's warmed up it's much better and no issues or stumbling of any kind going down the road", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618107483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6040988, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Coreman1967 Thanks for the videos !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618108105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6041880, "authorName": "garypike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garypike/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by garypike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618153174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6041888, "authorName": "garypike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garypike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "where is the video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618153254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6041944, "authorName": "jOELIE69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joelie69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the tach working as per pic 73 (not)? Voltmeter askew also,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618154254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6042404, "authorName": "JiminRichmond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jiminrichmond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garypike\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/FQSCxMWHU6A", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618162243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6042483, "authorName": "Coreman1967 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coreman1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tach is not working , all other gauges work fine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618163021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6043481, "authorName": "Gatwinnipeg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gatwinnipeg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vid of it driving would be nice too", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618171832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6045195, "authorName": "xencloud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xencloud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By todays standards, these are very tasteful upgrades! Good looking 1st gen, and GL on the sale all!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618214771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6045893, "authorName": "LeeJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leej/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to bid. but im scared of the backfires. any idea what the cause is?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618240133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6046092, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video has been added to the listing.\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618242875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6046123, "authorName": "us1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/us1/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by us1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618243361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6046707, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by mschratter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618250448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6047423, "authorName": "miniblubyu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miniblubyu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The faux carbon fiber steering wheel and shifter knob look bad on there and need to be replaced. A car like this should not have nastiness like this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618254430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6047655, "authorName": "Coreman1967 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coreman1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've just posted 3 more short videos taken today on Youtube that can be viewed by clicking the links below\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/HE4k9y7uBUo\r\nhttps://youtu.be/Lzi4VpFa5QU \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\r\nhttps://youtu.be/q9mpExjfllg\u00a0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618255689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6047696, "authorName": "MONTAN-UNION", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montan-union/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the squeegee sound in the car ? Second film", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618255883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6048000, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional footage has been added to the Video Gallery.\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618257383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6048579, "authorName": "us1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/us1/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by us1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618260021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6049624, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by mschratter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618266856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6049878, "authorName": "K-ugerSmoothing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k-ugersmoothing/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by K-ugerSmoothing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618271242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6049885, "authorName": "mdeboni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdeboni/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by mdeboni", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618271356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6049907, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Coreman1967\r\n\r\nHi there,\r\n\r\nCan you please explain a bit more about the yellow text, 'don't push' that is printed on top of the doors. And does the top of the driver and passenger doors sit completely flush with the car's frame when the doors' windows are either up or down?\r\n\r\nThanks,\r\nMichael", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618271670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6049919, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by mschratter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618271885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6050015, "authorName": "K-ugerSmoothing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k-ugersmoothing/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by K-ugerSmoothing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618273515, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6050133, "authorName": "Coreman1967 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coreman1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Don't Push decal was added by the previous owner .This is not an area of great support for these particular cars and people tend to try to shut the door by pushing on the outside corner of the window frame rather than using the door handle area . The doors are flush with the body at the top , and if they aren't positioned to ones liking , they are easy to bend by hand to adjust", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1618275529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6050488, "authorName": "Linear82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linear82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most British cars from the 60's and 70' had tachometers that needed a connection to the coil (-) terminal (usually a white wire). The coil in picture 89 shows a red connection to the left. This I would assume is the +12V coil (+) always hot. The connection to the right on the coil is likely the coil (-). This does show two wires. One black and one with a blue connector. One of these should go to the distributor and the other should go to the tachometer. Might be worth tracing could be an easy fix to get the tachometer to actually work. Any issue with this wiring could also explain a misfire.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1618283125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6050492, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Modified Loti are a great opportunity for folks to get into a Lotus that's more reliable, faster and better looking than religiously bone stock ones. And since the purists won't touch it, you're getting a better car for less from lack of demand. Win/win for the pragmatic enthusiast.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1618283361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6051626, "authorName": "Paul_Blouin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_blouin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember seeing a new Esprit in '77 or '78\r\n\r\nIt was a disappointment to see up close. I had been working near a dealer, and they had (rightfully, I suppose) 86ed me for sitting a Europa on the showroom floor. \r\n\r\nI recall a dash that looked like plywood boxes covered in mouse fur. It seemed to show a lot of wear even though it was new.\r\n\r\nThis looks like what they should have built.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618327677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6051684, "authorName": "Paul_Blouin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_blouin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tach not working can be from the conversion to electronic ignition. You can have the guts in the tach changed. I had it done some place in New Mexico. \r\n\r\nhttps://momamanufacturing.com/\r\n\r\nThese guys did it. Don't know that is the issue, but it could be.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618328344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6051926, "authorName": "Romus007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romus007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Other than the hamster wheel sounds in the driving video, car looks solid. Engine sounds a little choppy compared to others I\u2019ve heard and driven. Does the seller have any comments on the mechanical condition? Drivability? Any overheating or oil consumption? Leaks? Any hesitation to use this as a driver or take long distance drives?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1618331344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6051977, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Coreman1967\n\nGood morning.\n\nAbout how high does the top of the car sit above the ground?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618331997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6051981, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by mschratter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618332012, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6053296, "authorName": "Tony-K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the comments about purists and a \"well modified Esprit\": \u00a0 There is nothing out of the ordinary here that \"enhances its driving characteristics\" of this particular S1 over the cosmetically original cars (and their owners) being criticized. \u00a0 The vast majority of stock appearing S1s have these same, common, relatively tame, modifications\u00a0 (Spax, Dellortos, electronic ignition, braided steel hose, etc.) under their beautiful bodywork.\u00a0 \u00a0And we, the purists, drive ours more.\u00a0", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1618340904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6053306, "authorName": "Conandron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/conandron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have you sold to a US buyer before and any idea as to meeting the EPA and US customs requirements if purchased by a US buyer?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618340959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6053573, "authorName": "max_hero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/max_hero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for posting the link to the forum @Tony-K . It will allow bidders to make better decision", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618342202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6053491, "authorName": "Tony-K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a post in TheLotusForums from *fourteen years ago* when the/a previous owner of this car mentions having already installed the aftermarket gauges. So that odometer has registered 3200 miles in 14 years?\n\nhttps://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/8974-s1-speedo-problems/?do=findComment&comment=91895\n\nSounds like a \"great drive,\" doesn't it? lol Must be those excellent modifications. \n\nFor a driver, I think I will stick with my cosmetically stock, sensibly upgraded S1s maintained with parts from Lotus vendors rather than AutoZone and Home Depot. You know, things like bumpers and cam cover gaskets, neither of which this car has (no wonder the cam cover leaks). It's nice to have one switch at my fingertips that both raises and lowers the headlamps, too! ;) \n\nSincerely, \n\nSomeone who actually drives S1s", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1618342241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6053781, "authorName": "Cone_Racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cone_racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When i see an early Esprit that has this amount of exterior upfit, i think \u201cthis would make a great replica of the Ghost in the Shell movie car\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618343460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6053951, "authorName": "DevinOgden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devinogden/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by DevinOgden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618344318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6054036, "authorName": "KStreetNW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kstreetnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, and one that has lots of emotional appeal as James Bond's drive in several movies.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618344659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6054133, "authorName": "Tony-K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Romus007 - just observing from the videos, the oil pressure looks good (always something to check with these) and the rhythm at idle sounds like the carburetors need balancing or fine tuning (not a big deal). Cam cover oil leak mentioned in the description; how much would be the question. A lot of questions to ask for a long trip, one would be the age of the timing belt.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618345100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6054144, "authorName": "Coreman1967 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coreman1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wanted to quickly address the squeak questions . I just gave a squirt of WD 40 to the front spring pad area and sway bar bushing Take a look at the links below \r\n\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/iU7FL_Mgf04 \r\nhttps://youtu.be/lcHSO8LIdsk", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618345171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6054187, "authorName": "Tony-K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By the way, the PO is right about pushing on the top of the window frame -- that can lead to the window frame bending or cracking, the fiberglass door shell cracking where the window frame emerges from it, and/or premature wear on the hinge bushes. Best place to put your hand when closing an S1/S2 door is on the body of the door just below the waistline strip. That way, if you are applying force in any direction other than horizontally, it will be upward (longer hinge bushing life).", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1618345422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6054527, "authorName": "Kittcrz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kittcrz/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Kittcrz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618346841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6054530, "authorName": "DevinOgden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devinogden/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by DevinOgden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618346851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6054544, "authorName": "Twurts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twurts/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Twurts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618346877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6054545, "authorName": "Romus007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romus007/", "bidAmount": 19670, "content": "$19,670 bid placed by Romus007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618346879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6054548, "authorName": "DevinOgden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devinogden/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by DevinOgden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618346888, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6054588, "authorName": "Romus007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romus007/", "bidAmount": 21007, "content": "$21,007 bid placed by Romus007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618346984, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6054648, "authorName": "Romus007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romus007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/13/21 for $21,007 to Romus007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618347122, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6054656, "authorName": "DevinOgden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devinogden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Romus should be a fun car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1618347143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6054678, "authorName": "therudi1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therudi1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great winning bid, congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618347206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6054723, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats to @Romus007 and his mechanic", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1618347283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6054731, "authorName": "nineoneone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nineoneone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Romus, you may need to buy yourself some itty bitty teeny tiny shoes.\r\nLooks like a ton of fun for low entrance fee! congrats", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618347303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6054747, "authorName": "Tony-K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, @Romus007! Enjoy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618347357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6054813, "authorName": "Tony-K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Safety note: The shoulder belts are not mounted in the original location. Inspect how they are mounted and what they are bolted to on the other side. If it is only bolted to the plywood bulkhead, as strong as it is, that may not be sufficient, may need to modify (not a lot of work). Enjoy and be safe! :)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1618347621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6055046, "authorName": "Romus007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romus007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for the helpful comments.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1618348471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6055084, "authorName": "mschratter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschratter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One could argue that it's a great price for the entry into the world of Lotus, but I'd argue that it's an expensive price into the world of a Lotus project.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1618348660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6055693, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely bought @Romur007 ! Your BAT name says it all!! Congratulations !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618354469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6142489, "authorName": "PopSnap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/popsnap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just needs a set of Skis mounted Bond style on the back", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619731266, "type": "comment"}]