Almost there... S2 in China Blue

[Benjy]

Ahoy All,
Thought you might be interested on progress with my early S2 restoration. I have been at it since October 23. There isn't much I haven't had to repair or replace!
It took me a long while to find the right colour and by chance a mate came by with his boss's car, a '23 G Wagon. Ridiculous car but great colour. As soon as I saw it I knew! I think it really suits the car and is a little different. For those interested, it is Mercedes China Blue (934).
Fitted the rear and windscreen today. Am slowly reassembling the car. It's currently on very cool German plates LOTUS 9 Well close Lo TV 59.. It will be registered as a voiture de collection in France. Inspection early next month.
Cheers
Benjy

[Clifton]

Did you install new windshield rubber? The corners are perfect.

[BDA]

She looks great, Benjy!!!

 

[Benjy]

Yep, new rubbers. I'm pretty pleased with how the screen looks. Most Europas don't have very tidy mitred joins. Luckily 30 years as a boatbuilder must have given me the ability to get them just right! There's still the chrome trim to fit and I'll get the seal better when I fit it, it's still a bit wibbly in places.

[My S1]

The surfacing appears to be very well done.  Congratulations.

[Benjy]

It's going to need flattening and a good polish but I'll let the paint really dry before I attempt that.

I'm pleased with the way it has turned out. I used very little filler. I felt it was not in keeping for a Lotus to add all that extra weight!

Cheers

Benjy 54/0949 France

[TurboFource]

Love the color!  looking great!

[jbcollier]

Colour looks very close to a stock Europa colour.  Beautiful!

[MAK]

Very Nice, I like it, how close do you think it is to Wedgwood Blue?

[dakazman]

Very nice color Benjy.
   I also like your rear exhaust screen. What build number are you to have S1 door pulls and S2 tail lights?
 I have a full set of locking tab rubber trim if you need it for your front window, FREE. just pay postage.
Dakazman

[Benjy]

Mak. Not very close to Wedgewood. This is a darker and greyer blue.

Dazakman. Thanks for your kind offer but this is new rubber. Luckily I didn't ruin it when I cut it to size! Strangely you are the second person to offer me free window rubber. My car is 54.0949 so I guess it's about the 300th S2 made. I believe mine must be one of the last to have S1 doors and S2 lights etc. I really prefer the cleaner look of the S1 doors.

Cheers
Benjy 54/0949 France

[Benjy]

Here are a few pics from today, fitted indicators, headlights, bumper, number plate, wiper blade and washer jets. Next up the doors...

Cheers

Benjy 54/0949 France

[dakazman]

 Benjy,
 That low front view is my favorite stance of the Europa.
 My daughter frame it for me. After slaving over my car for years, It made it all worthwhile and it puts a smile on my face.
 dakazman

[Cheguava]

That looks very nice indeed - great work!

[Benjy]

What fun fitting quarter light windows. I have to say the fitting of the glass has been the hardest aspect of this restoration.
The other side to do, some details to finish but nearly there now...