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£22,680

1985 LOTUS ESPRIT TURBO

Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 22 Jun 2024

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£22,680

1985 LOTUS ESPRIT TURBO

UK • 22 Jun 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo has undergone recent mechanical recommissioning in July 2023, with over £10,000 spent on new parts and labor. It is reported to be running well after a period of storage and is MoT'd through to July 2024. Odometer reads 70,269 miles.

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Condition 

6

The car has had recent mechanical work done, including a new cambelt, battery, suspension and brake work, electrical rectification and new exhaust. It also has a long MoT. However, all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given.

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70,269 miles

C361 BYM

1985

Auction

SCC082910FHD12206

RHD

United Kingdom

£22,680

1985 LOTUS ESPRIT TURBO

Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 22 Jun 2024

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

Registered in August 1985, this Lotus Esprit Turbo has recently had an enormous amount of money spent on it, with a mechanical recommission in July 2023.

It is reported to be running well after a period of storage.

The Esprit is Mo

T'd through to July 2024 and is now showing 70,269 miles on its odometer.

Paperwork with the Lotus includes the V5C, current Mo

T certificate and a copy of the July 2023 invoice from the South West Lotus Centre Ltd for £10,135.67.

This lists a new cambelt, battery, suspension and brake work, electrical rectification and new exhaust, among other work and parts.

Notice to Buyers: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given.

You must satisfy yourself as to a lot's description and condition before you decide to bid.

We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction or call us to arrange for an individual appointment when you can also employ the services ...

Price Analysis vs Other Esprit S3 Turbos

£10,580

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£28,395

Median Price (Since 2020)

£67,611

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Esprit S3 Turbo Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 23rd Jul 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

75,609 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 13th Jul 2026, 75,609 miles


Passed

On 10th Jul 2025, 72,568 miles


Passed

On 17th Jul 2024, 70,267 miles


Passed

On 24th Jul 2023, 70,267 miles


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