Highlights

Recently recommissioned with comprehensive service costing £1,468
Comprehensive service history with lots of old MOT certificates
Advisory-free MOT until 3rd December 2026
One of 1,410 cars produced
This is the SE 180BHP version which was at the end of the production run.
Family owned since 2003

The Appeal

The Lotus Excel SE was one of the more practical yet still thoroughly engaging sports cars from the iconic British manufacturer. Combining the handling prowess Lotus is renowned for with genuine 2+2 practicality, the Excel SE features the robust Toyota-sourced transmission paired with Lotus's own 2.2-litre twin-cam engine. These cars boast a galvanised steel backbone chassis and fibreglass bodywork, so are highly resistant to corrosion.

This 1987 example has recently undergone comprehensive recommissioning. Having benefited from a thorough service costing £1,468, this Excel SE is reportedly ready to be enjoyed. The car comes with an impressive history file, including numerous old MOT certificates, confirming its maintenance over the years.

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History and Paperwork

UK home market RHD car first registered in 1987
Six former registered keepers
60,000 miles recorded: unwarranted
Recently recommissioned with service costing £1,468
The vendor states the car is in excellent mechanical condition (recent invoice available for inspection)
Numerous old MOT certificates included
Current MOT valid until December 2023
Private registration plate included in the sale

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The Condition

Highly presentable inside and out, showing minimal signs of wear that would appear to support the indicated mileage
Striking blue paint scheme and period alloy wheels
Straight and solid-looking example
Cream leather upholstery in exceedingly smart order
Some staining to the headlining

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The Mechanics

2.2-litre four-cylinder Lotus twin-cam engine
Five-speed Toyota manual transmission

According to the invoices, (viewable in the gallery), the recommissioning included:

Complete brake overhaul: front callipers, pads & discs, rear pads & discs, new fluid
Full service: plugs, fuel filter, oil & filter, sump plus
New fan belt
Cam belt inspected
Suspension components WaxOyled
Four new tyres

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