£28,000

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1990 Lotus Esprit

Highlights

  • Advisory-free MOT until 1st October 2025
  • Rare Stevens shape normally aspirated Esprit
  • Over £8,000 spent on recent maintenance and upgrades
  • Featured in Classic Cars May 2023 edition
  • Upgraded with power steering

The Appeal

The Esprit is still a remarkable looker decades on from release. Those lines and that silhouette are untouchable, and they only became sleeker and more contemporary in the much-desired Peter Stevens redesign. Factor in some of the best handling out there and a metric ton of charisma, and you've got a truly remarkable sports car with a dominating presence.

This particular 1990 X180 example is a real standout. It's covered only 43,045 miles from new - as proven by an extensive history file, and has recently been subject to over £8,000 in maintenance and new parts. The result is a highly capable, beautifully presented example of an increasingly scarce British sports car - so well-regarded that it deservedly featured in Classic Cars magazine in May 2023.

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History and Paperwork

  • Registered in 1990
  • In current ownership since 1993
  • Featured in Classic Cars Magazine, May 2023
  • Always kept garaged
  • Indicates only 43,045 miles, which is reportedly proven by a comprehensive history file
  • MOT until 1st October 2025
  • Comprehensive history file
  • Handbook and spare key included



The Condition

  • Beautifully presented Stevens lines - free of any dents or dings
  • Calypso Red paintwork presents well with only light signs of use
  • Pop-up lights lifting correctly with no issues
  • Lotus alloys in excellent order
  • Full light tan leather interior
  • Everything here is very original and nicely kept
  • No sign of any rips
  • Lovely, clean dashboard with legible instruments
  • Removable glass sunroof with original stowage bag
  • Blaupunkt Bremen DAB radio with hands-free functionality
  • The vendor notes that the car is in first class condition inside, out, and underneath



The Mechanics

  • 2.2-Litre (2,174cc) 4-cylinder
  • Manual transmission with 5 gears
  • New cam-belt, water pump, and fuel pump
  • Fully rebuilt carburettors
  • Braided steel clutch hose and new header tank
  • Upgraded with electrical power steering
  • Tested upon a rolling road and tuned accordingly with no faults encountered



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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1990
  • Make Lotus
  • Model Esprit
  • Colour Red
  • Odometer 43,045 Miles
  • Engine size 2174
Listing Details
  • Seller type Private
  • Town Whitstable
  • Location Kent
  • Country United Kingdom

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