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[STEMO]

https://mol.im/a/14990109

[Lizzie Zoom]

That is one lovely car, and will be worth every penny to the new owner

I had brand new company Carlton's back in the day, but I always fancied one of those beasts!

Just 29K on the clock;  it is almost brand new!

[Viral_Jim]

Lovely thing! I hope it goes to someone who will use it, rather than hiding it away in a collection somewhere.

Sadly I suspect I will be disappointed on that score! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Lovely car.

A Lotus Carlton, a MK1 Lotus Cortina and a Lotus Sunbeam Talbot and I'd be a happy man.

It's not much to ask.

[TheBoy]

Lovely thing! I hope it goes to someone who will use it, rather than hiding it away in a collection somewhere.

Sadly I suspect I will be disappointed on that score! 

Using regularly isn't really viable, as many service items are difficult (and expensive) to obtain, so will likely end up being a concourse car...   which in some ways makes me happy that loads more people will see it, but also makes me a bit sad as well.

[Viral_Jim]

Interesting, I didn't realise it had a lot of bespoke bits. TBH I thought it was largely made up of bits from elsewhere in the GM empire (a bit like Ford did with Jag, Aston Martin and others). I stand corrected. 

[TheBoy]

Interesting, I didn't realise it had a lot of bespoke bits. TBH I thought it was largely made up of bits from elsewhere in the GM empire (a bit like Ford did with Jag, Aston Martin and others). I stand corrected. 

It mostly is GM Carlton.  But I seem to recall the ABS boys at one of the ABS meets saying some rear pads were going to be several hundred quid, as they were unique, and I think they were trying to organise a group production run or something like that.  I imagine suspension probably was unique as well.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Great cars, but they money they are "worth" now is just ludicrous.

[Andy B]

Interesting, I didn't realise it had a lot of bespoke bits. TBH I thought it was largely made up of bits from elsewhere in the GM empire (a bit like Ford did with Jag, Aston Martin and others). I stand corrected. 

It mostly is GM Carlton.  But I seem to recall the ABS boys at one of the ABS meets saying some rear pads were going to be several hundred quid, as they were unique, and I think they were trying to organise a group production run or something like that.  I imagine suspension probably was unique as well.

I seem to remember problems with a pivot point for the clutch in the ally gearbox .... 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Great cars, but they money they are "worth" now is just ludicrous.

The truth is that after spending whatever tens of thousands it cost you to acquire it, you'd probably find it slightly disappointing experience and that all the girls were looking at the fella with the Tesla!   

[Viral_Jim]

I do wonder, when 350bhp.is hot hatch territory today if some cars are a case of 'dont meet your heroes'.

I understand a massive chunk of value is tied up in nostalgia and image but I do wonder if it would be 'worth it'. I struggle with quite a lot of classic car pricing today. When a Ford Sierra (and not even the really quick ones) will set you back more than an Aston, I feel like I've missed something somewhere.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Could have this for ten grand.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506113382622?

[STEMO]

Could have this for ten grand.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506113382622?

8 owners in 18 years. Either they couldn't afford to run it, or they got shut because they were disappointed.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Probably the former I would imagine. Hard to see how someone would be disappointed.
If I had ten grand spare right now I may well be giving them a call.
Yes, I am still that stupid. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The LC is an icon whereas the VXR8 is jut a brash copy.

But as Jimmy says it's probably best not to meet your hero because time moves on.

35 years ago the LC probably felt as though it had enough poke to change the rotation of the earth. In 2025 it would feel brisk rather than fast.