Highlights
- Rare A62 Calypso Red livery
- Dry stored for the last 5 years
- Only 43,039 miles from new
- Recently serviced with new brakes, oil, filters, coolant and front shock absorbers
- MOT valid until April 2026
The Appeal
Lotus and Toyota were enjoying a close relationship in the early 80s. Lotus had been engaged in helping with the Supra, and Toyota soon became a majority shareholder. That meant that rock-solid Japanese components were at Lotus's disposal, especially the likes of transmissions and driveshafts.
The result was this - the sleek, aerodynamic Excel. This was a tourer that offered remarkable grace and comfort for the lucky motorist, with a laid-back eye for effortless high-speed cruising. Couple all that with outstanding handling, ride and shifting, and you had quite the winning car, and one that's of particularly fabulous value today. A laid back, sleek and utterly stylish executive express. What's not to like!
The result was this - the sleek, aerodynamic Excel. This was a tourer that offered remarkable grace and comfort for the lucky motorist, with a laid-back eye for effortless high-speed cruising. Couple all that with outstanding handling, ride and shifting, and you had quite the winning car, and one that's of particularly fabulous value today. A laid back, sleek and utterly stylish executive express. What's not to like!
Having been dry stored for the past five years, this Excel has recently been brought back to the road with a comprehensive service including new brake components, engine fluids, and front shock absorbers. For collectors seeking a distinctive and increasingly rare British sports car that's still eminently drivable, this Excel SE offers an appealing entry point to Lotus ownership.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1988
- Has been dry stored for the last 5 years
- Recently recommissioned
- MOT valid until April 2026
- Accompanied by service invoices and paperwork
- 43,039 miles from new
The Condition
- Finished in rare A62 Calypso Red paintwork
- Paint presents well for a car approaching 40 years of age
- Very gentle signs of use
- Achingly cool aesthetics with pop-up headlights and sharp aerodynamic styling
- No sign of any significant dents or dings
- Alloys in good order
- Underside is nice and solid, with suspension components in fine order
- Interior is in fine overall order
- No rips or tears to the upholstery
- Some wear and gentle divots to the headliner
- We've no reports of any technical issues inside the cabin
The Mechanics
- 2.2-litre Lotus 912 4-cylinder engine
- 5-speed Toyota manual transmission
- SE specification with 180 hp output
- Engine bay in good order
- Recently serviced with new brake pads
- New front brake callipers fitted
- Fresh engine oil and filters
- Cooling system flushed with new coolant
- Two new front shock absorbers installed
- The vendor informs us that it starts and drives well
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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