1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit, Super Clean Rare Exotic, Recently Serviced, Incredible! on 2040-cars
Conway, South Carolina, United States
Engine:4 cylinder turbo
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Bright Red
Make: Lotus
Interior Color: Beige Leather
Model: Esprit
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: Turbo
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 63,354
You are viewing my incredible 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit, one of the rarest supercars of the 80's. This handbuilt exotic is one of only approximately 189 made that year, and is in fantastic shape. The bright red paint is stunning and the car has always been garaged and covered (custom Beverly Hills car cover made specifically for this car is included). The car was just washed before taking these pics so there is some water dripping on the rear bumper and suds/water inside door jambs (looks like clear coat peeling in the passenger side leather door panel pic but it's not)...water reflections/soap...not flaws. The full beige leather interior (by "full" I mean virtually every surface in the cockpit is covered in supple leather and is in near flawless condition). The interior is almost like new, with virtually no wear and tear. The seats are super supple and very supportive. The tan carpet looks as if the car just rolled off the showroom floor. It has never been smoked in. The 5 speed transmission is crisp and shifts precisely into every gear. Tires and brakes are great. Switches and gauges function properly. A/C works. If you've been looking for a Lotus Turbo Esprit, then you know how amazing these things handle. It's literally like a street legal race car. The car has been babied and well maintained it's entire life with a "money is no object" mentality. I have a thick folder of service records (this car has always been properly maintained), factory Lotus service/parts manuals (2) and original owners booklet that will be included (see pic). I also have both sets of keys. In addition, the original window sticker is included which shows the car was over $58k in 1987! That was a TON of money 25 years ago!!! The Lotus Turbo Esprit rivaled the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini, and to this day still looks intimidating and timeless! I am 6'2" and what's nice about this model year is the roof panel easily pops out and gives you an open air cockpit that not only looks great but it also allows for more headroom. I currently own 2 Turbo Esprit's (my other is a yellow '91SE) and I've owned an '83 and '85 in the past (neither of which had the removable roof). This is a great feature. It stows in the trunk (cover included) and a silver wind valance pops in place (also included). I recently spent almost $2700 having it serviced, so she is ready to go and the next owner will have countless hours and miles of entertainment and excitement. I absolutely LOVE this car but my wife (boo!) insists that I start thinning down my collection (currently 11 cars). I drove it yesterday and I cannot put in words how sweet she is. If you don't like attention, then this is not the car for you. But, if you enjoy owning one of the finest, rarest, most affordable exotics on the planet and don't mind endless admiration then by all means bid away. THIS is THE car for you! These are super affordable to insure through companies like Hagerty and Grundy. Based on Hagerty's valuation, this is a #2 car valued at $21,500 and the prices are trending upwards. Not only is this a blast to drive, but a great investment as well! I am a private collector and all sales are final. Please ask any and all questions PRIOR to bidding. If you can't afford it, please do not bid and waste my time. Ask permission from your wife, girlfriend, preacher, boss...whomever...BEFORE entering this legal and binding contract. The new owner will love this car! There are other, less expensive Esprit's out there but don't be fooled. They are NOT all created equal. Well, they were created equal but not treated equally. This is a supercar in super condition ready for it's new owner. Remember, this is a 25 year old car that has been well maintained, driven and enjoyed. Believe it or not, I am starting this auction with NO RESERVE and letting the Market determine it's worth. Bid high and bid often. Last bid wins this stunning automobile! Car is for sale locally as well as in other internet locations so this auction may be ended at any time. Feel free to contact me with questions/offers through the ebay system. Thanks for looking and happy biding!
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Lotus to add 2 new sports cars by 2020, SUV by 2022
Mon, Jan 29 2018British sports carmaker Lotus will bring two new sports cars in 2020 with an SUV right behind them in 2021 or '22, becoming the brand's first all-new vehicles since it began production of the Evora back in 2009.CAR Magazine reports the news in an interview with Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales. Of the two cars, he said only that one will be a replacement for an existing car, with the other likely to be a limited-edition, track-focused car slotted above the Evora. It'll base the cheaper of the two on an evolution of Lotus' bonded aluminum chassis, while the other will get a new carbon-fiber chassis and become the brand's new performance flagship. Chinese automaker Geely, which also owns Volvo, purchased a majority ownership stake in Lotus last year, adding what's hoped to be a measure of stability and badly needed investment to years of ownership changes and endless re-iterations of existing models. With Geely money backing the operation, it's likely these two vehicles will be more likely to come to fruition than the last batch of ambitious concepts from the company, which included a new Esprit, Elite, and Elan. Those never progressed beyond the concept stage. The company soon after revealed the Evora GT430 as its fastest, most-powerful road car to date, with a 0-to-60 time of 3.7 seconds, and it put the same supercharged V6 in the Exige to bump up horsepower to 430 and increase torque to 325 pound-feet. Meanwhile, Lotus is ending production of the 3-Eleven this year, and Gales has previously said the company was developing a new Elise for 2020, so it's likely that's one of the new cars. The Elise and Exige were withdrawn from the U.S. back in 2011. The new vehicles will benefit from technology from Geely's network of suppliers, and Geely is also apparently hiring new Lotus staff and investing "millions" in Lotus' production lines. Lotus said its sales were way up in both Europe and the U.S. during its last fiscal year, and while the brand still lost money it narrowed its financial losses and said it expected to be profitable before tax for the current fiscal year.Related Video:
Lotus Esprit cancelled? [UPDATE]
Thu, 04 Oct 2012Two years ago, we were gobsmacked when humble Lotus shocked the automotive world by wheeling out no fewer than five new models - admittedly in various stages of development - at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The ambitious onslaught of new sheetmetal came at the behest of then-CEO Danny Bahar who aimed to broaden the British marque's appeal by dramatically expanding its portfolio. Bahar was later thrown out by new Malaysian owners DRB-Hicom in a management shakeup that seems to still be, well, shaking out. Bahar was deposed over accusations of financial wrongdoing and the controversial executive has fired back with a $10.6M lawsuit.
Against this chaotic background, a cornerstone of Lotus' revival plans hinged on the rebirth of its Esprit supercar (shown in 2010 concept form above). According to new reports, however, the Esprit has been cancelled, a victim of the company's uncertain finances and direction. Depending on which rumor you choose to believe, the two-seat coupe was slated to receive a house-built V8 and possibly turbocharging or hybrid power. That may all be moot now, however, as DRB-Hicom is reported to have scrapped Bahar's plans wholesale, a development that apparently includes killing off the mid-engined Esprit, too.
UPDATE: And this, friends, is why we have this story with a question mark and a Rumormill tag - Lotus is denying that the Esprit has been killed off.
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