Beschreibung
A Lotus Esprit Turbo in the iconic colour of metallic Essex Blue with a half leather interior. The subject of a major mechanical overhaul, to include the engine, turbo, air conditioning, suspension, at a total cost in excess of £11, 000, all undertaken by marque specialists South West Lotus Centre. Invoices for the work undertaken are available for inspection.
Accompanying the vehicle is a huge file of previous bills and receipts, providing a clear picture of expenditure along the way, with a service history reading as follows…
1987 Mike Spence 31000 miles
1991 ADD Speed 45000 miles
1993 PM Wilmott 50, 000 miles (including engine rebuild)
1994 CT Cars 55000 miles
1995 Unspecified 57000 miles
1995 CT Cars 64000 miles
1996 Bell & Colvill 68000 miles
1996 CT Cars 71000 miles
1996 SJ Sportscars 71000 miles (suspension refresh)
1997 CT Cars 73000 miles (including gearbox rebuild)
1997 CT Cars 76000 miles
1997 CT Cars 78000 miles
1998 CT Cars 83000 miles
1998 Lakeside Engineering 84000 miles
2003 South West Lotus 94000 miles
2005 Quantum Lotus, Wales 96000 miles
In 2007, B125 AHM passed to its’ current owner, a well-known and respected member of the Lotus community, who bestowed upon the car many new parts including a clutch assembly and a complete new exhaust system, before enjoying it sparingly but regularly for a few years. It was then considered time to embark upon an engine refresh which soon became a larger than anticipated job and, sadly, stalled.
Following a period, therefore, of inactivity and immobility, I took the vehicle in part exchange and immediately sent it to South West Lotus Centre for their appraisal and repair. Fans of The Bangers & Cash TV series, will be aware of South West Lotus as they restored a Giugiaro Esprit for the programme just recently. Quickly realising that the engine had been incorrectly rebuilt, the decision was taken to start again, from the bottom up. Additionally, the opportunity was taken to refresh the turbo charger, most of the air conditioning componentry was renewed (and it now works), a suspension refresh was undertaken along with a comprehensive geometry check plus a huge amount more. The end result is a vehicle that is now mechanically as good as it possibly can be and is ready to, I am sure, give faultless service for the foreseeable future.
The interior trim was treated to some repairs of sun-damaged leather panels and a thorough clean of all fabric surfaces and the carpets was undertaken, resulting in a most presentable, if not perfect, finish.
The paintwork has been thoroughly cleaned and polished but has been left unattended to. There are no major cracks or crazing to the fibreglass but there are certainly some deficiencies to the paintwork with scuffs, scratches and other imperfections that have been acquired over time. The new owner may decide to address these immediately or to simply enjoy the vehicle the way it is for now.
Accompanying the vehicle is a huge file of bills and receipts going back to the early 1990’s, the original owners’ manuals and two workshop manuals. Current recorded mileage is 100500 (2750 per annum) and the MOT certificate is valid until March 2024, with both advisories subsequently attended to.
In summary, a super-useable example that may benefit from external cosmetic improvement if desired but is absolutely ready to use in the meantime. Any inspection is welcome and encouraged. The low price allows for the aforementioned paintwork, if desired, to be addressed. Do, however, feel free to try me with a near offer, once you have inspected the vehicle.
For further information and to arrange a viewing, please call the details below at any time. Evenings and weekends always a pleasure.
Located in South Norfolk – the home of Lotus.
Many thanks for looking!
