[ciprian]

Lotus Esprit Type 79 - AUTOart

An older AUTOart replicating a great car. The model is decent. Not alot of details, but great shape, paint and rims. Sadly, no opening front light and the doors open at a small angle.

Pretty ok for a 10 year old diecast.

 

[Gavin]

Very nice...I love that last shot. So low & hunkered down.

I have the Turbo from For Your Eyes Only, but would still like to add one of these early Esprits. I love the wheels.

 

[Guest]

Great model that can be had for a great price too. This is one of four Lotus cars in my collection.

 

[mairandeddy]

Nice one ciprian - you really have captured some good angles.

This is one of the first AAs that i acquired - to be swiftly followed by a white Turbo and an Essex. in blue.
I think AUTOart have really nailed the stance and character of the '79 (though the engine I M O is pants!!) - however for an older model it really is good value at todays prices.

 

[jface]

This reminds me of my autoart lamborghini diablos. There very good for 10 year + models but you wish they were a bit better detailed. But overall looks very good nice model

 

[Ivaylo]

Beautiful photos, ciprian! I really like the model as well. You can add the Turbo too.

 

[CitroFriend]

Great pics...
Model...well it's really nice,must say

 

[Beetle_Guy]

What kind of unholy dark arts did you use to get that bloody engine cover off?

This little Lotus really is tough to beat at the price they can be scooped up for.

 

[JJZ109er]

I have the '79 white. I would like V8 model. I'm not fond of yellow but yellow and green are the colours I associate with Lotus so I say good choice in colour.

 

[mairandeddy]

What kind of unholy dark arts did you use to get that bloody engine cover off?

This little Lotus really is tough to beat at the price they can be scooped up for.

Well mine was just flopping around in the back when mine arrived - but believe me when i took a look at the engine I put it back on pronto!!

 

[Super Snail]

The egine may not look nice but it accurate, its a Vauxhall unit with a Lotus head and was used in the large saoon cars and Bedford vans. Lotus gave it a new life, I had a Bedford CF van with a Lotus turbo engine in for a number of years it was a fast van and surprised many a car driver. I'd have love a Lotus but at 6'2" I could never get comfortable in one so I never purchased one. The model is a very good good looking model and I do like your images.

 

[ciprian]

What kind of unholy dark arts did you use to get that bloody engine cover off?

This little Lotus really is tough to beat at the price they can be scooped up for.

You can say that again. It took me a few minutes before taking the engine cover off. I don't know how i did it, but i did

Thank you for your comments. I think it's a good model, especially because we won't see a better one very soon. I got mine for 30 euros, a great bargain.

 

[MajorChipHazard]

My diecast dealer has a British racing green one in stock for ages now.It really is a nice model considering it's age.Nice location for your photoshoot

 

[splendide]

I just bought similar and second-handed Lotus. The colors is yellow as this one.

I´m quite excited, will I be happy for the model because it´s so old and doesn´t fit the modern Autoart-models which has pop-up lights and other stuff. But the price was only 24 euros so I hope i made good bargain.

What do you think, will these first Autoart-models be someday rare and pricey?