Lot details

Year: 1988
Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit S3
Registration: F228 JYJ
Chassis No: SCC085912KHD13408
Engine No: CA912881025469
Mileage: 40,288
(a): Excellent history file
(b): With previous owner for 29 years

The 1987 Lotus Esprit benefitted from a far reaching restyle by Peter Stevens. Out went many of the sharp lines, to be replaced by a more organic aero look. It worked too, the Esprit certainly looked like a contemporary product when launched, and still looks timeless today. Originally, the name Kiwi was proposed for the Esprit but, in keeping with the Lotus tradition of having all car model names start with the letter 'E', the name became Esprit. There was a little more power and a little more weight, but overall the Esprit experience was uncorrupted by the update. The Citroën SM gearbox was replaced by a Renault GTA unit, along with outboard rear brakes. The interior for both cars was revised and featured new trim; combined with changes to the body moulds this resulted in more headroom and an enlarged footwell.

Originally registered on 31st October 1988 as a Mann Egerton dealership demonstrator, this Lotus was sold to its second owner after a few months. The third owner then purchased the car in 1992 and enjoyed owning this Esprit for the next 29 years, covering just 17,000 miles in that time and always stored the car in the correct manner when not in use. Understanding the importance of regular maintenance, he always had the car well serviced, a majority of the service work's being carried out by SEB Auto Service and latterly by marque specialists. Not that this cossetted Lotus has required anything other than routine regular servicing. Our current vendor purchased the car in 2021, ticking off a car which had always been on his wish list, but has decided it is now time for someone else to enjoy the car because it just isn't getting the use it deserves. The mileage of 40,228 miles is confirmed by a collection of invoices and MoT's and it is supplied with a V5C registration document, a current MoT test certificate with no advisories valid until July 2025, the original service books, jack, toolkit, roof panel deflector and roof panel storage bag. Even the original Blaupunkt stereo system is present. Finished in black with magnolia leather trim, this is a very desirable Lotus Esprit. Consigned by Fraser Smith