Lotus Esprit Turbo 1988 Black on 2040-cars
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.2L Turbocharged 4-cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit
Trim: Turbo Coupe
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Mileage: 85,000
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo with 2.2L Engine
Beautiful road car with exquisite handing and acceleration.
Condition:
Not drivable due to warped cylinder head requiring machining or replacement.. Looks great from over five feet, closer and stress cracks (common for Lotus fiberglass bodies) are visible. Seat leather worn, but servicable (have seat covers installed). Rip in leather over radio binicle. Leather loose around front stereo speaker. Purchased in April 2007. Was running great, prior to head warping drove it from Kentucky to New Orleans without incident..
Recent Work:
New Tires (Falken ZE912 - Front: 195/60/15, Rear: 225/60/15), Nitrogen-filled, Balanced and aligned recently
Original Citroen transmission replaced by transmission reconditoned by Harry Martens Limmen in the Netherlands with advanced differential
Transmission Slave Cylinder replaced
Timing, alternator and water pump belts
Driver-side Gas Tank replaced
Headlight lift gears and ushings replaced
Hightlight lift motor (1)) replaced
Clutch Disc replaced
Starter replaced
Air Conditioning Service
New Distritutor Rotor and Cap
Alternator replaced
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