1970 s2 0453R - A new Beginning

[SilverBeast]

Glad you had a great time. It does look good, and at home with its descendents!

[dakazman]

 Thanks guys.
  I learned a few things about car shows and how to get prepared. Thank God for my wife who packed me a survivor kit. Truly need , drinks on ice ( non alcoholic) lunch and a few snacks. Midway through I was ready to eat something.
  My daughter showed up and helped guide people and her 6’10” friend into the Europa. That was all he could do as his knees were on the facia. He did manage to get out.
  I left with a smile, and now I have a little longer list of items to look into .
Dakazman
  Added a pic of the sponsors video surrounded by people. That’s me standing in the back of car . 🤣
  Still waiting for the show’s pics.

[dakazman]

 I found a little sequence of my staging. The first was at the end of the entry streets.
Then in front of a line of Porsches, Alone , then the other two lotus showed up.
  Afterwards the stagers came running over after the Porsche sponsor complained is what I heard.
 Then exit to stage right ,  I loved it .
   As promised a few more pics
 
   Dakazman

[BDA]

At least you finally got staged with the other Lotus (I don't think I'll get used to not saying "Loti").

[Fotog]

I think as an owner you should feel free to disobey.  After all, they're wrong with respect to accepted grammar rules.  The plural of a noun ending in 's' is virtually always made by adding 'es', making it 'Lotuses'. 

Where was the car show, Dave?

Vince

[dakazman]

Cocoa village in Cocoa Florida off 520 just before the Indian River heading east to the ocean.
 It’s just closed its third year , an excellent boost for Veterans Day activities. Peoples choice was dedicated to the veterans cab over. It had several streets lined with cars , see map of green areas.
Dakazman

[Bryan Boyle]

Nice job, Dave.  I see you also learned the technique at a show (if you can) of finding the shady line and hopefully the marque is parked there.   Being out in the sun for hours on end holding forth for spectators looking at your ride can be a bit of a chore.

Thanks guys.
  I learned a few things about car shows and how to get prepared. Thank God for my wife who packed me a survivor kit. Truly need , drinks on ice ( non alcoholic) lunch and a few snacks. Midway through I was ready to eat something.
  My daughter showed up and helped guide people and her 6’10” friend into the Europa. That was all he could do as his knees were on the facia. He did manage to get out.
  I left with a smile, and now I have a little longer list of items to look into .
Dakazman
  Added a pic of the sponsors video surrounded by people. That’s me standing in the back of car . 🤣
  Still waiting for the show’s pics.

[dakazman]

  Networking also paid off,
I ran down a lead about an S1 and got in touch with the son of the owner. However no title.
With that I  made a 20 minute journey to check it out and what’s needed to bring her home here.
  Engine run when parked. True story.
 I can’t wait to see its vin number.
  .
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Then ,
   Picking up the rest soon, with a trailer .
Today’s haul, below
 Dakazman

[TurboFource]

So you bought it? 

[SilverBeast]

I think you have slightly masochistic tendencies.

I sense an order for polishing supplies will soon be placed.....

[dakazman]

 Turbo ,  All free , just get it out of here asap said the deceased owners son.
  Now, to decide this S1a,s future . I based that on the cigarette lighter running through the harness. I”ll have fun with building a harness board and comparing it to the schematic. I tried to open the doors and the bonnet but rusted solid.
  I love the tray seats and the speaker built into the console . The rear trunk cavity for the battery.
I found newspapers dated 1999 wraparound some parts.
  Please chime in on what is original.
Dakazman

[TurboFource]

 

[jbcollier]

Finally an S1 project that makes what mine was look pretty good ;-)

Those are seats are not stock.  The S1 has two cushions that fit into molded recesses.  I could go on, for example the auto trans (?!)...

[Fotog]

I think the newspapers are original (from what I can see).