Vehicle details
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Esprit
- Transmission
- Manual
- Colour
- Red
THE LISTING
About this vehicle
1988 model yearV5C present and correct in the vendor's name
First registered 15 Jan 1988
In current ownership since 19 Mar 2021
Three former registered keepers
One set of keys
Original owner's handbook and document wallet
Original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: 1988 @ 5,875 miles (A service), 2013 @ 17,930 miles (A service, specialist), 2014 @ 17,960 miles (A service, sales, specialist
Letter of appraisal and recommissioning service by marque specialists Esprit Engineering 30 Sep 2020
Invoice for high torque starter 04 May 2021
Invoice for various works, including reconditioned radiator 29 Jul 2021
Specialist invoices for various parts, work and servicing, including timing belt replacement and steering and suspension refresh in 2023
Invoice for wheel alignment 12 May 2023
HPI clear 23,008 indicated miles
Interior
In great condition throughout with general wear and tear commensurate with age and mileage
Original seats and door cards remain in good shape
No signs of any damage
Some light marks here and there
Carpets appear to be in good condition
Dashboard remains intact
Speedometer repair as part of other works 29 Jun 2021
Pioneer stereo head unit (original supplied)
No reports of any issues with the electrics, gauges or switchgear
Boot space is clean and tidy
Spare wheel and tyre included
Engine bay presents well overall but the red paint finish is flaking in places
Exterior
The exterior presents in good, clean condition overall
All body panels look to be straight and free from any major damage
Shut lines appear uniform
Some light blemishes to the paintwork, mainly to the front end, commensurate with the car's age and originality
Reported to be the original paint
Early silver valance around the body presents well
Pop-up headlights look to be fully functional
No apparent issues with any of the glasswork, including the sunroof
Factory Lotus 15” alloy wheels look to be in great shape with only some minor marks here and there to note
BFGoodrich Radial T/A tyres all round reported as new by the vendor
Underneath looks to be in good condition with no signs of any major damage or repair work
Mechanical
215bhp, 2.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Five-speed manual gearbox
Rear-wheel drive
0-60mph in 5.4seconds
152mph top speed
Recent mechanical works including a new timing belt plus steering, suspension and cooling system
The vendor informs us that the car is in excellent condition throughout and very clean
Vehicle specification
- Make: Lotus
- Model: Esprit
- Transmission: Manual
- Colour: Red
Important information
This vehicle is advertised by an independent eBay seller. The information shown has been taken from the seller's listing. Please review the original eBay advert for the complete description, condition, history, photographs and terms of sale before purchasing.