advice

[Dr Cranic]

guys i've got the chance to buy a lotus sunbeam but i havn't got a clue what to look for on the car.any advice would be great.i have pics of the car if needed.
cheers craig

[vinny]

good place to start

http://www.sunbeamlotus.com/

good luck with the car

[oldskooljoe]

In this months practical classics magazine,there is a buyers guide for a lotus sunbeam,it tells you everything you need to know,one thing it does say,engine costs can be very expensive.

here are some figures for the prices it says in the mag.

Rough-£3500

Average-£5500

Mint- up to £9000

stunning cars,i hope it's the right one for you,good luck

Joe

[oldskooljoe]

Also it says the main rust spots are.

sills
rear wheel arches
rear quarter panels
front wings
windscreen surround
spare wheel well

original panels are very hard to source,but repro panels are generally available some more info.

cheersjoe

[Frosticles]

Used to have one. Great cars but like said watch for the Rot as can be everywhere like an Escort. Tailgate's and boot floor can be bad. Mechanicals are usually bomb proof if looked after properly. Same as all old cars really. Find the best one you can possibly afford.

[Dave1800BDA]

In this months practical classics magazine,there is a buyers guide for a lotus sunbeam,

a good car this eh vinny

[oldskooljoe]

a good car this eh vinny

Did vinny own it at one point

Joe

[Dave1800BDA]

Did vinny own it at one point

Joe

no joe that car was going to be his ride for the avo day, but had some fault with it, our friend was going to put it on the lotus stand

[oldskooljoe]

or right,i heard about it having some faults with the carbs,just didn't know it was this car

Joe

[DazRS2K]

Get pics up anyway Craig, always liked these, remember seeing one around where i live, powder blue, reg was DAC 27Y, think it has some significance DAC 1 to whatever think it was 50, unless anyone can enlite on this!

Daz

[grum]

nice find

always liked the black and silver striped ones

[Dr Cranic]