29th Apr, 2026 12:00

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire

 
  Lot 13
 

1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Sold for £20,250

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: G366 BLO
Chassis No: SCC082910LHA65752
MOT: None

  • Finished in Vulcan Grey complemented to a Cream leather interior
  • Just 3 former keepers and 35,300 miles from new
  • Owners wallet, handbook and service book plus current V5c
  • In running order but requiring recommissioning

Revamped for 1987, the Esprit was restyled by Peter Stevens (later of McLaren F1 fame) who gave the mid-engined two-seater a more rounded, softer look, coincident with which Lotus introduced a new, more automated body manufacture process called VARI (Vacuum Assisted Resin Injection). Complete with Kevlar reinforcement to the roof and sides, this made the newcomer (codenamed X180) twenty-two percent stiffer than its predecessor and was powered by Lotus’ proven 2.2-litre DOHC four-cylinder engine allied to five-speed manual transmission. Reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds and over 150mph, Hethel’s mid-engined rocketship offered a ride / handling balance that few rivals (no matter how exotic) could match.

Purchased new on 25th May 1990 and supplied via the London Lotus Centre of Edgware, this Vulcan Grey example is accompanied by a service book detailing services by Lotus dealers up to 23,991 miles in 2001. With just 3 former keepers and now displaying some 35,300 miles from new, it was subject to much expenditure in 2017 at the cost of c.£6,500 and is now reported to be in running order but requiring recommissioning. Last MOT’d in 2021, it comes with assorted invoices, expired MOT certificates, Swansea V5c, owners wallet, handbook and service book.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760

 

Auction: Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire, 29th Apr, 2026

A live auction of classic, collector and performance motorcars to be held in the stunning spa town surrounding the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire

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