Wow, stunning mate!!!
Love it wish I had the cash to own it 
Genuinely feel Lotus should buy this a start its own modern musuem.
Lol cheers buddy Iām really proud of it. Iād love to show it off more but I donāt seem to get time with family comimments.
How did the ceramic coating go JF?
Cant find the time, I havenāt had it done yet.
PPFās on though 
I would like to wish the new owner my very best as he starts ownership tomorrow of S1 Exige #498 in Holland. A true enthusiast, with a good number of cool cars. My journey ends here, but it is the right time. I feel sad letting it go. Iām very proud however of what I and a large number of fantastic people in our community have achieved restoring this car. And big thanks to you all for your valued support.
Exiges.com ROCKS 
Sad times , and good times.
Glad its gone to a good home!
( did you tell them about the merchandise available now? )
Lol I will do
I really enjoyed following your build thread on this car jonny, sounds as though its gone to a good home 
Are you thinking of taking on another project?
Oh, Jonny, that is sad after all your fantastic efforts and yet, I sort of understand. I really enjoyed the build thread and wished I could emulate you (no chance, I havenāt even finished my bike build yet).
Glad itās gone to a good home but wish it could have stayed here in UK.
Another Brexit 
But at least you reached a decision without a referendum or general election!
To paraphrase the Strictly girls, Tess and Claudia: āKeep postingā
Hey Pete/Steve
I wonāt be a stranger, I love our community. Iām a little upset this evening TBH but after meeting the gentleman whoās buying, I know itās going to a good home and will be appreciated. He went out of his way to come and inspect 498 and made every effort in making it a smooth transition. I hope heāll join our forum in time.
Moving on I would like to do some drives across Europe with my wife and friends so a GT for the time being . Iād like to visit places with a military history particularly.
Itāll be a sleepless night full of fond memories.
Jonny
Yes, please keep in touch, pal. Enjoyed your company over many years. Euro touring is fab, as Iām sure you know
(even better in an S1). And I hope you enjoy seeking out places like this (visited with NYLOC on Folembray track day earlier this year)
Sad news, want to finish mine now ?
Bloody hell Ryan, I feel I ought to 
I thought mine took a long time 
Hi Jonny,
sorry to hear that you sold your car but it looks like it has gone to a good new home. I always enjoyed following your restoration thread and admired your attention to detail. Maybe you are one of those guys who prefer the restoration journey over driving the finished product? I bet there is some new project lurking around 
All the best,
Klaus
Hey Klaus
Iām not going anywhere but I am putting the spanners down. I donāt want a new project taking over my free time or being on mind right now. Iām going to do more track days in my R300 and buy a more useable GT. Iād like to drive abroad, do some leisurely trips with my wife. Iām fairly sure Iām buying an Aston Martin Vantage, which is nice
You never know , you may find me knocking your door
Ok, thatās a different plan. But doing leisure trips abroad in an Aston Martin Vantage doesnāt sounds too bad.
At least you are very welcome to knock on my door if you come across my place
Wow didnāt even realise you had definitely decided to sell. Oh well as you say everything has its time, and when its time to move on you usually know. Clear that you are enjoying the R300, and that makes loads of sense. Still not sure I can bring myself to that conclusion.
Aston sounds like an awesome plan.
To be fair it was a bit of a shed so it was definitely time to sell it 