9th Sep, 2023 11:00

September 2023 Classic Car & Bike Auction

 
Lot 103
 

103

1998 Lotus Esprit V8 GT

Registration: R144PJW
VIN: SCCDA0823WHC15453
Milage Showing: 66,000
Transmission: Manual
MOT: 09/02/2024

  • Late model twin turbo v8
  • Long term current keeper
  • Huge history file

Launched in 1996 the S4 series of the Lotus Esprit featured a full redesign over the previous generation and was the first Esprit to offer a V8 engine. Lotus' inhouse designed 3.5 litre all aluminium V8 with 2 Garett turbos was capable of producing upto 500BHP but was detuned to 350BHP when the car was put on sale in 1996.

This Calypso red example was first registered by JCT600 Lotus of Leeds in February 1998. Showing 6 former keepers with the current keeper owning the car since 2014.

Sold with a large history file including original book pack including service book detailing 17 services, the most recent at 64,000 miles. The most recent belt service at 61,000 miles.

Other documents include other maintenance as well as clutch replacements and engine work. Slightly upgraded from standard by Lotus specialists on the direction of a fanatical owner to include new turbos at 55,000 miles along with Lotus Sport 350 engine map, sports cats and quaife ATB limited slip differential. Sold with rolling road printout showing the power has been increased to 425BHP.

A well documented and cared for example of the late iteration of the iconic Esprit.

Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up

GUIDE PRICE £35,000 - £40,000

Sold for £36,515
Estimated at £35,000 - £40,000


 

Registration: R144PJW
VIN: SCCDA0823WHC15453
Milage Showing: 66,000
Transmission: Manual
MOT: 09/02/2024

  • Late model twin turbo v8
  • Long term current keeper
  • Huge history file

Launched in 1996 the S4 series of the Lotus Esprit featured a full redesign over the previous generation and was the first Esprit to offer a V8 engine. Lotus' inhouse designed 3.5 litre all aluminium V8 with 2 Garett turbos was capable of producing upto 500BHP but was detuned to 350BHP when the car was put on sale in 1996.

This Calypso red example was first registered by JCT600 Lotus of Leeds in February 1998. Showing 6 former keepers with the current keeper owning the car since 2014.

Sold with a large history file including original book pack including service book detailing 17 services, the most recent at 64,000 miles. The most recent belt service at 61,000 miles.

Other documents include other maintenance as well as clutch replacements and engine work. Slightly upgraded from standard by Lotus specialists on the direction of a fanatical owner to include new turbos at 55,000 miles along with Lotus Sport 350 engine map, sports cats and quaife ATB limited slip differential. Sold with rolling road printout showing the power has been increased to 425BHP.

A well documented and cared for example of the late iteration of the iconic Esprit.

Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up

GUIDE PRICE £35,000 - £40,000

Auction: September 2023 Classic Car & Bike Auction, 9th Sep, 2023

A Live auction with bidding also available online, over the telephone and by proxy bidding.

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