1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit, Super Clean Rare Exotic, Recently Serviced, Incredible! on 2040-cars
Conway, South Carolina, United States
Engine:4 cylinder turbo
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Bright Red
Make: Lotus
Interior Color: Beige Leather
Model: Esprit
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: Turbo
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 63,354
You are viewing my incredible 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit, one of the rarest supercars of the 80's. This handbuilt exotic is one of only approximately 189 made that year, and is in fantastic shape. The bright red paint is stunning and the car has always been garaged and covered (custom Beverly Hills car cover made specifically for this car is included). The car was just washed before taking these pics so there is some water dripping on the rear bumper and suds/water inside door jambs (looks like clear coat peeling in the passenger side leather door panel pic but it's not)...water reflections/soap...not flaws. The full beige leather interior (by "full" I mean virtually every surface in the cockpit is covered in supple leather and is in near flawless condition). The interior is almost like new, with virtually no wear and tear. The seats are super supple and very supportive. The tan carpet looks as if the car just rolled off the showroom floor. It has never been smoked in. The 5 speed transmission is crisp and shifts precisely into every gear. Tires and brakes are great. Switches and gauges function properly. A/C works. If you've been looking for a Lotus Turbo Esprit, then you know how amazing these things handle. It's literally like a street legal race car. The car has been babied and well maintained it's entire life with a "money is no object" mentality. I have a thick folder of service records (this car has always been properly maintained), factory Lotus service/parts manuals (2) and original owners booklet that will be included (see pic). I also have both sets of keys. In addition, the original window sticker is included which shows the car was over $58k in 1987! That was a TON of money 25 years ago!!! The Lotus Turbo Esprit rivaled the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini, and to this day still looks intimidating and timeless! I am 6'2" and what's nice about this model year is the roof panel easily pops out and gives you an open air cockpit that not only looks great but it also allows for more headroom. I currently own 2 Turbo Esprit's (my other is a yellow '91SE) and I've owned an '83 and '85 in the past (neither of which had the removable roof). This is a great feature. It stows in the trunk (cover included) and a silver wind valance pops in place (also included). I recently spent almost $2700 having it serviced, so she is ready to go and the next owner will have countless hours and miles of entertainment and excitement. I absolutely LOVE this car but my wife (boo!) insists that I start thinning down my collection (currently 11 cars). I drove it yesterday and I cannot put in words how sweet she is. If you don't like attention, then this is not the car for you. But, if you enjoy owning one of the finest, rarest, most affordable exotics on the planet and don't mind endless admiration then by all means bid away. THIS is THE car for you! These are super affordable to insure through companies like Hagerty and Grundy. Based on Hagerty's valuation, this is a #2 car valued at $21,500 and the prices are trending upwards. Not only is this a blast to drive, but a great investment as well! I am a private collector and all sales are final. Please ask any and all questions PRIOR to bidding. If you can't afford it, please do not bid and waste my time. Ask permission from your wife, girlfriend, preacher, boss...whomever...BEFORE entering this legal and binding contract. The new owner will love this car! There are other, less expensive Esprit's out there but don't be fooled. They are NOT all created equal. Well, they were created equal but not treated equally. This is a supercar in super condition ready for it's new owner. Remember, this is a 25 year old car that has been well maintained, driven and enjoyed. Believe it or not, I am starting this auction with NO RESERVE and letting the Market determine it's worth. Bid high and bid often. Last bid wins this stunning automobile! Car is for sale locally as well as in other internet locations so this auction may be ended at any time. Feel free to contact me with questions/offers through the ebay system. Thanks for looking and happy biding!
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Lotus to receive $16M government grant
Mon, 25 Nov 2013Troubled British automaker Lotus is getting a second infusion of cash following a 100-million-pound ($161.5-million) investment by its parent company DRB-Hicom that was made in August. The substantially smaller investment, a mere 10 million pounds ($16.2 million), comes from the British government's Regional Growth Fund.
The fund, which is part of a 3-billion-pound ($4.8-billion) fund to spur economic growth in the UK, will allow Lotus to invest even further in research and development as it seeks to reinvent its lineup of lightweight sports cars. The fund will also allow the UK-based outfit to provide further training for its new crop of employees.
"This grant is part of a wider strategy for Lotus created to ensure we thrive and grow. We are responding to increased global demand for our cars and engineering consultancy services and this grant will help to position Lotus as the forefront of global automotive innovation," said Aslam Farikullah (shown above with UK Business Secretary Vince Cable MP), the chief operating officer at Lotus.
Lotus suing former CEO Bahar over spending on homes, helicopters and watches
Mon, 03 Dec 2012More details have come out about the legal suit and countersuit being contested between Lotus cars owner DRB-Hicom and former CEO of Lotus Dany Bahar. Bahar was brought in by Malaysian car company Proton in 2009 to turn Lotus around, and events during his tenure have made just about everyone wonder "What's going on?" That's not unusual - it can take a minute to figure things out when a new leader takes everything in a new direction - but in this case the clouds didn't clear quickly enough.
When the Malaysian government sold Proton to Malaysian auto supplier DRB-Hicom earlier this year, a forensic accounting team from Ernst & Young and The Rothschild Group started going over the books. Not long after, Bahar was suspended in June from his position and then fired. In his countersuit against DRB-Hicom, claims of lavish spending began to surface. Then the stories and leaks and rumors really began, the UK's Financial Mail reporting on more than one million pounds spent on private flights and home renovations, the New Zealand Herald talking about other executives sacked so that DRB could rearrange a 270-million-pound bank loan to Lotus, and rumors on forums about Bahar flying from his home in Norfolk to Hethel HQ and spending 30,000 pounds on motorsports books for his office.
In the latest Bloomberg report it is said that DRB-Hicom seeks 2.5 million pounds ($4 million US) from Bahar "for unauthorized expenses and overpaid salary and bonuses," including the purported expense of 3,000 pounds on watches for company managers. DRB-Hicom also says Bahar made damaging statements to the media, on top of breaching his contractual duties. Bahar's countersuit seeks $10.6 million from DRB-Hicom.
Kimi Raikkonen moving to Ferrari?
Wed, 14 Aug 2013Kimi Raikkonen, easily one of our favorite current drivers in Formula 1, may be making a move from Lotus to Ferrari, according to a Finnish tabloid called Ilta-Sanomat. Raikkonen, who won the driver's championship in 2007 with the Italian brand, is in high demand and is also rumored to have options on the table from Red Bull and his current team.
Of course, a move by Kimi to Ferrari means at least one of the Maranello-based outfit would need to find another ride. Driving ace Fernando Alonso has publicly voiced his displeasure with the Ferrari chassis, and rumors have the Spaniard considering a move to Red Bull to replace Mark Webber. Buckle up, folks, this Silly Season is shaping up to be bumpy...