Description
1982 Lotus Esprit S3, 66, 115 miles, Copper Fire metallic, very rare colour for an S3 with only a handful produced. Lotus certificate of provenance inc with factory presentation pack.
Lots of recent expenditure to include powder coat wheels, Dellorto carbs rebuilt and tuned by Lotusbits, new SU electronic fuel pump & fuel filter. New Luminition ignition system with new wiring, cutter blade, optical pickup plus main Luminition ignition module for reliability. New Lotus powdercoat cam covers & oil cap. Wosp high torque starter motor fitted to ensure positive cranking and starting.
Complete chassis refresh with new Lotus spec dampers and springs all round, ARB brackets and bushes, trunions, spacer tubes and wheel alignment. New brake master and clutch slave cylinder & steering rack. New gear linkages with new bushes. Very clean chassis underneath. Stainless exhaust. Paul Matty alloy fuel tanks fitted.
Retrimmed S2 seats fitted along with retrimmed interior carpet set in Blenheim Claret. Complete with a huge file of invoices and receipt. Two sets of Lotus keys from original supplying dealer Len Street of London.
Very well looked after Esprit by enthusiast, driven weekly on dry days only, not just parked up in a garage for 6 months at a time, it's essential these cars get regular use! Drives fantastic, absolutely superb handling combined with a super revvy twin cam Lotus engine, beautiful looking car that attracts attention wherever it goes.
** MOT'd until 20th July 2025
** Registered with DVLA as an historic vehicle, zero road tax.
** Priced at £32, 990
