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S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby Andygattica » Sat 04.04.2020, 09:50

Earlier this year I became the custodian of S2 787 (now christened 'The Dreamliner') and am just getting around to introducing myself here.

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M100 S2 '787'

The car is a left hooker in Empire Green with a black leather interior. She's been on a good tour of central Europe over the years, originally sold in Germany, then moved to Belgium, on to France and now residing in the Netherlands.

The car has also had one 'celebrity' owner, M. Philippe Adams, ex-Lotus F1 driver (and all-round nice guy) who I had the pleasure of purchasing the vehicle from.

Hopefully I'll get a chance to do some trips with her this year, once the global pandemic is over!
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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby Rice crispy » Sat 04.04.2020, 10:47

Welcome to the LEC love the colour sames as dapinkys
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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby Rambo » Sat 04.04.2020, 12:37

Phillipe was over at our Castle Combe event last year as one of the invited VIP's. He certainly drinks lager like a true Belgian :shock:

I'm sure he wasn't in that car though. Maybe pacific blue ? His son nearly bumped into me at one point :shock: Obviously hadn't inherited his Fathers driving skills :burnout:

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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby GeoffSmith » Sat 04.04.2020, 13:06

And Hethel in September 2018…

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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby NewLogik » Mon 06.04.2020, 18:28

Welcome on LEC, you will see there's a great community here !

Do you have any other photos of the paint, not use to see that color on the Elan.
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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby clemo » Mon 06.04.2020, 18:38

Hello and Welcome to LEC ...

I have your old window motor on the shelf in my garage !
Thats me in the hat.
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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby GeoffSmith » Mon 06.04.2020, 18:39

Some of us are!

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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby dapinky » Mon 06.04.2020, 19:34

clemo wrote:Thats me in the hat.



....and me filling up the entire right side of the photo (taking a short break from the work to let Dave and Steve have a look.... it was probably time for a fag break!)
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...oh, and a 2006 Freelander destined for the jungles of The Gambia - 4500 miles across roads, desert and tracks - what could possibly go wrong?
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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby NewLogik » Mon 06.04.2020, 19:49

GeoffSmith wrote:Some of us are!

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Thanks for sharing ;)
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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby Rice crispy » Mon 06.04.2020, 21:08

And it's me holding the glass. :D
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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby lotusflasherman » Mon 06.04.2020, 21:14

Rice crispy wrote:And it's me holding the glass. :D

Ah, window glass.. I usually see you holding a beer glass :cheers:
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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby Rice crispy » Mon 06.04.2020, 22:04

Nowt wrong with a medicinal Guinness Phil.
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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby HJ2 » Tue 07.04.2020, 16:15

Fraaie wagen hoor.
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Re: S2 787 'The Dreamliner' under new ownership

Postby Empire Green » Sat 18.04.2020, 15:07

Love the Dreamliner !
In fact, the first Empire Green I've seen (next to mine)... most beautiful color ever
Good luck with it :clap:
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