2003 Lotus Esprit

(US specification)

Exterior -- Silver metallic

Interior -- Black w/ silver stitching

OZ Nova wheels (OE)

Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tires --- 285/35-ZR18 (rear) 235/40-ZR17 (front)

 Mileage -- 5,537

Ownership history

• Purchased new (in 2004) by 1^st owner from Newport Lotus in Costa Mesa, California
• Sold (in 2006) to 2^nd owner in Indianapolis, Indiana
• I purchased this Esprit (in 2010) and am the 3^rd owner

Factory equipment, options, accessories, and extras

• Painted roof panel
• Wind deflector
• Glass roof panel w/ storage bag
• Full front spoiler package – extension pieces & rubber lip (lip has been replaced with an “SE” version for higher ground clearance)
• Contrast interior stitching
• 2 sets of floor mats -- Optional factory w/ Lotus emblem & factory standard all-black
• Alpine stereo / CD / speaker system (w/ case for detachable faceplate)
• All Books --- Owner’s handbook (completely unmarked, mint condition), Service Directory booklet, Cobra alarm / CDL system manual, Alpine stereo manual
• All Tools --- Tool kit complete and w/ case, jack, spare wheel / tire
• 2 original keys (master and main w/ light)
• 2 Cobra remote fobs
• 2 Cobra touch keys
• LoJack anti-left / tracking system (w/ 2 remotes, owner’s manual, and wallet)
• On-board battery tender

Condition and service history

• Overall condition is absolutely superb --- nearly as new
• Always properly stored in climate controlled facility during off-season
• No accidents
• No paintwork
• No modifications --- car is purely stock exactly as it was delivered new from Lotus
• Fully sorted --- all the known V8 Esprit “glitches” have been addressed and resolved, and everything on the car works exactly as it should
• All major services have been performed only by factory authorized Lotus Service Centers (Newport European Motorcars & Fox Valley Motorcars) since new
• All routine maintenance has been performed strictly and meticulously as per Lotus recommended service schedules and guidelines since new
• All service records complete and available
• All 4 tires are at about 80% of full tread

RECENT SERVICE DETAILS

December 2012

Mileage -- 5,442

Header tank cap

Water pump & o-ring

Thermostat & o-rings (housing)

Upper downpipe coolant hoses (both)

Re-circulation coolant pump (electric)

Coolant / system flush

Oil

Oil filter

Fuel filter & o-ring

Air filters

Spark plugs

Brake / clutch fluid

A-service inspections

B-service inspections 

February 2011

Mileage -- 5,325

Cam belts

Coolant

Auxiliary belt

Brake / clutch fluid / system flush

Oil

Battery

A-service inspections

Mechanically, the car is comprehensively serviced, and everything is fully up to date, complete, and in proper running order ---- including A & B services, recent cam belts, and auxiliary belt. All consumables and fluids are fresh, and the car is ready to drive and enjoy.

Cosmetically, the car is outstanding, with the exception of 2 very minor blemishes. There is a small scuff on the passenger side rear wheel, and there is a small scratch on the passenger side door sill (see photos). These occurred while the car was being transported recently. Both are trivial and easy to fix, but neither has bothered me enough to do so.

 If you are looking for an original, unmodified, late-edition, Esprit --- I honestly believe you will not find one in better condition than this one --- and particularly in this highly desirable color combination.

 This Esprit needs absolutely nothing !!

 Car is located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Buyer must arrange and provide for transport or pickup.

 Contact me via (Ebay) email with serious inquiries only, please. I will be happy to discuss the car in detail with you.