Just to introduce myself. the wife and I own a couple of Mercs for everyday use but must admit to being a total Lotus nut. I own two 1984 Lotus Esprit Turbos and a 1989 Lotus Excel. Have owned classic cars since the early 1980's and had some lovely machines including a Citroen SM, Citroen DS21, Lotus Super Sevens, Lotus 61, MGs including a couple of Bs, a 1948 TC and a 1953 TD.