[GR82DRV]

I've just got to celebrate. My "new" 2005 BRP Elise arrived from Hollywood on Saturday night, just ahead of ANOTHER Wisconsin snow storm on Sunday. I'm sure the car is suffering from culture shock right now, but it'll get over it. We managed to take it out on some dry roads in the dark before we put her up in the garage.

The Lotus is everything I expected, and just as nice as her previous owner represented. Now I just can't wait for the thaw (which should be sometime in late June).

Here's my son and the car...he's the guy who first turned me on to the Elise a couple of years ago while we were driving our Miata at RoadAmerica. Thanks Robert!

 

[Appleseed]

wouldn't have picked that color, but it looks great... I like it...

 

[udlose03]

Wisconsin owners always welcome.

 

[BK_DC]

I love the color. Beautiful car, congrats!

 

[kertong]

Congrats! I'm a new recruit, myself. Look forward to sharing the lotus ownership experience with you and everyone here!

 

[dgilmore]

Congrats! Love the color and the stripes go great together. :clap:

 

[AgentTripleX]

I really like the stripes. That's the color I ordered. Looks great. Congrats!

 

[VisualEchos]

My favorite color, great purchase!

 

[Me!]

here are more pics:anic:

Oh, and I'm just holding onto the window frame for balance...I'm not putting any weight on it!

 

[...m...]

...beautiful car!..

 

[milehitom]

She's a beauty! And it's OK to grab side of the frame when that hardtop is on, even though most of us never do it Keep those soft tires out of cold weather! They don't like getting cold. Congrats on your ride. I think dad and son are going to have to work out custody rights!

Tom

 

[aschen]

Love the color its the same as my 930

 

[SoCalLotusElise06]

Congrats!!!!! Enjoy!!!

 

[carlover]

Beautiful car, I really like the two tone stripes. Congrats.

 

[udlose03]

here are more pics:anic:

Oh, and I'm just holding onto the window frame for balance...I'm not putting any weight on it!

no no no, doing it all wrong... technique will come with time.

 

[lotusland]

I talked to the owner of that car when I was shopping. He seemed like a great guy and the car is nice too. Enjoy!

 

[Cali]

Great color combo! Enjoy!

 

[Noizemaker]

Wow. that car's a loooong way from home. Gorgeous car though, you picked a nice one.

 

[gospeedv8]

I love that color. Great combo with the stripes. Enjoy your car.

Dragi

 

[lucky_scrote]

no no no, doing it all wrong... technique will come with time.

Lol, so funny to see my friends get in my car for the first time.

It's uhhh.....omg.....ahhhhhhhhh, my leg!!!!!!