1991 Lotus Esprit Restoration Project - 1 (Walk Around)
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2 жыл бұрынA week ago I purchased a 1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE that had been sitting in the Florida sun and rain for a year without the sunroof in place. This is likely the first of a few videos on me bringing it back to life.
Wesley Chapel Lotus Esprit Rebuild
@michaelflinn7692 Жыл бұрын
Just found you channel, I'm excited to watch your progress. The good thing about having a project in such bad shape is there is no purity left. You're free to do what every you want!
@Rick_D Жыл бұрын
Yeah, although expenses go through the roof with such a large restoration. I’m partial to the look of a stock Esprit so I likely won’t be adding external mods with exception of the paint and wheels. Interior will get done with new material everywhere….likely black with yellow stitching. Engine will get a ball bearing/ceramic turbo and larger injectors after the rebuild. I’m aiming for around 325 to 350 hp. Trans will be rebuilt and uprated. So, yeah…lots to do!
@chefgromano5025 2 жыл бұрын
I’m an esprit owner as well and I’m really hoping you document this whole process on KZfaq !
@Rick_D 2 жыл бұрын
I'll try to. Not super good with a camera. Thanks.
@chefgromano5025 2 жыл бұрын
@@Rick_D your doin fine!
@DCSquared 2 жыл бұрын
What a great project and love it in yellow too! Looking forward to seeing you bring it back to life :)
@Rick_D Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@ShahSelbe 4 ай бұрын
So disappointing to see someone destroy an Esprit like that but glad you’re saving it.
@Rick_D 4 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@west-cam 2 жыл бұрын
I was laughing when you showed the interior.. I also purched an 88 from a guy in FL. The car had sat outside for years and the interior was trashed! Not quite as bad as yours, but completely trashed. I stripped it all out and took it to an auto upholstery shop.. total cost was about 6k, but we'll worth it! That included door cards, seats, and everything else, but did not include steering wheel... you have a great project!
@Rick_D Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@tazanteflight8670 2 жыл бұрын
You should get a camera with a microphone....
@Rick_D Жыл бұрын
I lost it. Will have to find it yet again.
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