Project Date:
September 2007
Customer details
The owner of this 1988 X180 Esprit purchased this vehicle approximately two years ago.
This vehicle was originally privately imported into Australia and was first registered in New South Wales
Vehicle details
This Esprit has been rescued by the current owner who has carried out numerous tasks.
Whilst Craig Riley has only recently purchased this Esprit, Lotus Marques has supplied numerous engine components, plus a new clutch assembly.
More recently fuel fumes were discovered that originated from badly corroded fuel tanks.
This problem was rectified by installing custom made alloy fuel tank.
Click on the images below to enlarge.
Rusted out fuel tank 
Corrosion caused by water soaked foam
Trial fit of new alloy fuel tank 
Plywood board secures tank in position
Rear end with alloy mesh in-fill 
Passenger entry
Tidy engine bay 
Drivers entry
The sharp end
Copyright © 2011 Lotus Marques
September 2007
Customer details
The owner of this 1988 X180 Esprit purchased this vehicle approximately two years ago.
This vehicle was originally privately imported into Australia and was first registered in New South Wales
Vehicle details
This Esprit has been rescued by the current owner who has carried out numerous tasks.
Whilst Craig Riley has only recently purchased this Esprit, Lotus Marques has supplied numerous engine components, plus a new clutch assembly.
More recently fuel fumes were discovered that originated from badly corroded fuel tanks.
This problem was rectified by installing custom made alloy fuel tank.
Click on the images below to enlarge.
Rusted out fuel tank 
Corrosion caused by water soaked foam 
Trial fit of new alloy fuel tank 
Plywood board secures tank in position
Rear end with alloy mesh in-fill 
Passenger entry
Tidy engine bay 
Drivers entry
The sharp endCopyright © 2011 Lotus Marques