Period Sprint Photo

[pharriso]

Alan, great to hear that your car has been re-united with it's original family, but Alan what are you going to do now Elanwise? especially after all of your efforts rebuilding the car...

[alan.barker]

Hi Phil,
Good question but i have been driving most of the time another car which puts a big smile on your face a 1978 TVR 3000S Cabriolet. The sound of the V6 and it puts like a train. So solide grp maybe 3 times as thick as Lotus.
A Blackpool Rocket.
Phil have you ever driven one, don't because you will say what have i missed.
I agree driving a Sprint is more like a Ballet, soo light and delicate Worlds apart.
I've had 3 Elan +2s, the Sprint, also Ford Cortina Twincam. 50 years tinkering with Twincams.
Could crack for another who knows.
Alan

[tvacc]

What a wonderful ending to a simple post. I have had the opportunity over the years to reunite Lotus cars in a similar way. Always a good feeling. Have a wonderful time with your mom's Lotus!

Tony V

[mark030358]

Philip/Alan,
Don’t forget the to post the photos from the upcoming hand over, that really would complete an ace story.

Cheers
Mark

Now is VDB 443K still around……

[661]

What a great story. I hope to see it in Valais.

[trw99]

[quote="mark030358"]Philip/Alan,

Now is VDB 443K still around…… [/quote]

Mark, its not coming up on MOT or tax DVLA searches, neither is it a Sprint I am aware of.

DB was a Stockport licensing office mark, is all I can glean from the reg. Any more info?

Tim

[alan.barker]

Philip/Alan,
Don’t forget the to post the photos from the upcoming hand over, that really would complete an ace story.

Cheers
Mark

Now is VDB 443K still around……

Mark,
will do no problem.
For VDB 443K why not start another post with photo and some info. We'll all help searching.
Alan

[alan.barker]

Little Lo Elan Sprint sold today 25th Oct, to be collected 28th Oct.
Me and Philip infront of Sprint. I'm with the Panama.
Alan
Click on photo to turn

[trw99]

Well done. Such a great story!

Tim

[mark030358]

Philip/Alan,

Now is VDB 443K still around……

Mark, its not coming up on MOT or tax DVLA searches, neither is it a Sprint I am aware of.

DB was a Stockport licensing office mark, is all I can glean from the reg. Any more info?

Tim

VDB443K was a White TR6 I owned. I know for sure it turned into ferrous oxide and is no longer on the road. Same with another I owned, that lasted longer, but still the same fate.

cheers
Mark

[mark030358]

Great ending to a fab story... love things like this.

[Elanman68]

Fantastic, what a great story and ending