Lotus Esprit 50th Anniversary - Part 2: Showtime!

 

This video captures the Lotus Esprit 50th Anniversary event at the Group Lotus HQ in Hethel, Norfolk, showcasing over 200 Lotus cars.

 

Here's a breakdown of the event:

 

Arrival and Setup (0:10-0:57): The presenter arrives early to the display day at the Lotus site, observing cars getting assembled for the show.

 

Sixties and Seventies Cars (0:57-10:42): A detailed look at older Lotus models, including Europas, S3 GT3s, S1s, and various Turbo Esprits. The presenter highlights a particularly beautiful black Esprit with gold JPS livery (2:20) and discusses an electrified Esprit (6:52) from Eco Classics, which can do 160 miles on a charge. A rare Esprit convertible known as a Sanrope (9:07), one of only seven built, is also featured.

 

Modern Cars and Holding Area (10:42-15:16): The video shows a lineup of more recent Lotus models like Aoras and Eas, as well as a holding area for other Lotus-related vehicles such as a Delorean (12:01), an M100 Alan, a Lotus Cortina (12:26), Vauxhall VX220s (13:00), Talbot Sunbeam Lotus powered cars (13:06), and a Jensen Healey (13:22).

 

Emira and Evija (17:13-21:17): The presenter showcases the Emira and Evija models. He expresses concern about the future of the factory due to layoffs (18:03) but notes that the Emira production line is still running (18:16). He also attempts to sit inside an Evija (19:56), highlighting its unique features like the aero tunnel and butterfly doors.

 

Prizes (21:17-23:35): The video concludes with the announcement of the "people's choice" awards for the Lotus Esprit. The car with registration P22 SPY came in second (22:21), and the winner, KCX 850S, was owned by the presenter's friend, Matt (23:09).

 

Source: https://youtu.be/O-FCWA0t26Y?si=wucMgiM4PeNAIoGh