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Classic Sports Car - Lotus Esprit Turbo on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:39000 Color: Red /
 Black Leather
Location:

Lombard, Illinois, United States

Lombard, Illinois, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:TURBO 4
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: SCCFC40AXDHF60425 Year: 1983
Number of Cylinders: TURBO 4
Model: Esprit
Trim: 2 door
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 39,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Sub Model: Turbo Special Edition
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black Leather
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Rare 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Special Edition #45. This is 1 of only 50 "Special Edition" Turbo Esprit's manufactured in 1983 for Lotus Investors. The cars were numbered 00-49. We purchased #45 in 1991 and repainted a few years later. Has 39,000 original miles. Garage kept and pampered.  Superb body and paint, no scratches, dents, or rust. High grade black leather interior (exclusive to the "Special Edition" package) is in very good to excellent condition. Has 2.2 liter engine, 4 cylinders, 5-speed manual transmission, 2x2 barrel carburettors, and Catalyst equipped. Engine runs very well and has fantastic acceleration and speed. Only issue is minor value cover oil leak. Original Stereo replaced with Alpine CD Shuffle. 

Exclusive 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo "Special Edition" features:

  • removable tinted glass roof panel, with cover for stowage behind the engine (a feature not available on standard production Turbos until 1985);
  • individually blueprinted and optimized engine;
  • individually tested and matched suspension ride control units;
  • air conditioning;
  • comprehensive security system;
  • hallmarked English silver plaque on the steering wheel, personally engraved for the driver;
  • individually hand sign-written “Special Edition” insignia and build number on driver’s door ("Special Edition 45" insignia and "Esprit Turbo" logo were not replaced after painting, but replacements are available from seller along with original photos of car prior painting.)
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