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Posting for 2+ years1978 Lotus Esprit PETROL Manual
Warwick, Warwickshire
£22,000
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Vehicle history
- Not stolenPass
- Not scrappedPass
- Not exportedPass
- Not Cat A/BPass
- Not Cat C/DPass
- Not Cat S/NPass
- Not importedPass
- Original number platePass
- Original colourPass
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- Not stolenPass
- Not scrappedPass
- Not exportedPass
- Not Cat A/BPass
- Not Cat C/DPass
- Not Cat S/NPass
- Not importedPass
- Original number platePass
- Original colourPass
Our vehicle history check is provided for guidance only. Please check all the details with the seller before purchasing
Want a more accurate HPI report?
Buy the full report for guaranteed data accuracy, outstanding finance, valuation, milage check & VIN match for £9.99 (normally £19.99)
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- Seller Type
- Trade
- Posted
- 19 hours ago
Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025 on Sunday the 24th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN. , When first seen in concept form at the Turin Show in 1972, Giorgio Giugiaro's dart-shaped outline was breathtakingly modern,On offer here is an early production S2 from 38 years current ownership with just 50,352 miles,First registered on 11/10/1978, it retains its 1,973cc, 160bhp Lotus Type 907, four-cylinder and Citroën C35 5-speed gearbox,Early S2 features include the original 14"" Speedline alloys, Rover SD1 tail lights and Marina switchgear and door handles,Finished in black with a light tan leather and Marcasite interior similar to the JPS cars but preceeded them buy some months,Owned by a classic car garage proprietor who has maintained this very usable example including a full engine rebuild in his early ownership,More recently, the Esprit has benefited from a cambelt service and a fresh MOT ('no advisories') which is valid until June 2026. Our vendor will also supply a list of work carried out during his ownership,It's rare to find an early car that remains unrestored and unmolested. We encourage your inspection at our Silverstone Festival Sale,
Alloy Wheels; Electronic Stability Program (ESP); Safety Belt Pretensioners
About us:
Classic car auctions (cca) is a specialist auction house for the sale of everyman classic cars; offering enthusiasts the opportunity to buy an impressive selection of iconic classic cars from across the eras.
Ad ID: 1500797533
VAT number: 104676423Exact specification may vary from the details on this page. Please contact the seller to reconfirm any details before purchasing. See Terms & Conditions for further information.
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Exterior
- Year1978
- Mileage50,353 miles
- Body TypeOther
- TransmissionManual
- ColourBlack
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