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£20,628 (Est: £22,000 - £25,000)
1986 LOTUS ESPRIT S3
United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Lotus Esprit S3, with a galvanized chassis, has had six registered keepers and is approaching tax and MOT exemption. Recent work includes engine refurbishment, clutch conversion, and a repaint, though the radiator remains original.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear. While it has had significant recent work, including a repaint, engine work, and brake work, it also has some original components like the radiator. It will need some reconditioning to bring it to top condition. It has covered less than 100 miles since all the work.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
SCC085912FHD12275
Odometer:
117,063 miles
Reg Number:
D250 GVG
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This galvanised chassis model Lotus Esprit S3 was registered in October 1986 and has six registered keepers showing since then.
Its last MoT was issued in 2021 at 116,983 miles and its current speedometer reading is 117,063 miles.
From April 2027, it will be both tax and MoT exempt.
The engine was removed in 2022 and the following work carried out; two new rocker covers, valve clearances done, HD upgraded Lotus cambelt, 3 x HD pulleys, HD tensioners and upgraded water pump.
Every seal was replaced.
There's also been a full HD clutch conversion and crank seals and the carburettors fully refurbished with Lotus rebuild kits plus a handcrafted HD stainless steel heavy gauge exhaust system, new front brake calipers, discs and pads.
The rear calipers have been rebuilt and its discs and pads done.
The alternator has been reconditioned, there's a new steering rack, aluminium cooling pipes and servo pipe, The vendor tells us that the radiator remains original however.
Since all this wor...
Points of note
£14,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,810
Median Price (Since 2020)
£36,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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