Not Sold (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)
1996 LOTUS ESPRIT V8
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 12 Apr 2026
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1996 LOTUS ESPRIT V8
UK • 12 Apr 2026 • Lot 798
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Lotus Esprit V8 is a rare find, being 1 of 3 in Lotus Racing Green with a unique gold interior. With 47,066 miles, a comprehensive maintenance history, and recent servicing, it presents a solid investment, though the air conditioning needs attention.
Condition
7
The car is described as running and driving well, with recent maintenance work including new tires and repairs to the driver's seat. However, it requires air conditioning regas and there's slight wear visible, suggesting it's in very good condition but not excellent.
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47,066 miles
N281 KNG
1996
Auction
SCC082918THA15109
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)
1996 LOTUS ESPRIT V8
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 12 Apr 2026
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Description
This Lotus Esprit V8 is finished in Lotus Racing Green, with a Fawn leather interior and a removable glass roof.
According to the accompanying heritage certificate, it is the 36th production V8 for the UK, 1 of only 3 built in this colour in 1996, and the only one with gold interior piping.
The odometer is showing 47,066 miles and the car has an advisory-free Mo
T to 14th July 2026.
The history file documents a high degree of ongoing care by Lotus specialists, with maintenance including replacement of the V8's turbos in 2019.
The vendor purchased this Esprit in 2021 at around 42,500 miles and soon after sent it to SJ Sportscars for replacement of the rear calipers, together with new braided brake hoses, clutch master & slave cylinder, exhaust silencer and timing belts.
In 2023 it returned to them for new fuel tanks, a new plenum, gearbox mount and other small items relating to a full service.
The car has also received some recent work at Allon White, including repairs to the dri...
Price Analysis vs Other Esprit S4 V8s
£28,184
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£48,375
Median Price (Since 2020)
£180,519
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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