LOTUS ESPRIT S2
Ashorne, United Kingdom
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1978
Petrol
Manual
2.0L
LOTUS ESPRIT S2
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 Series 2 from 38 years current ownership with just 50,352 miles
First registered on 11/10/1978, it retains its 1973cc, 160bhp Lotus Type 907, four-cylinder and Citroen C35 five-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 benefitted 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.
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