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£14,307
1980 Lotus Esprit S2 Project
United States • 27 Aug 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Lotus Esprit S2 is a project car with cosmetic, electrical, and mechanical issues needing attention, including missing body parts and paint problems. It has a replaced fuel pump, timing belt, and clutch hydraulics, but also has engine leaks and damaged fuel pump wiring.
Condition
3
Cosmetic, electrical, and mechanical issues will need to be addressed. The rear valance and rear bumper are missing, and the front bumper has deteriorated. Paint issues are noted throughout, and the paint is noted to easily chip. There is a crack at the base of the windshield and trim damage along the roof gutters. The left-front quarter light does not work, nor does the rearward lamp on the right side quarter light. The high beams are said to only work when the stalk is pulled toward the driver.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
79110219S
Odometer:
15,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.0-Liter Inline-Four Dual Carburetors Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Silver Paint Red Leather Upholstery 14" Speedline Wheels Recent Ignition Work Pop-Up Headlights Disconnected A/C Long-Term Prior Ownership
This 1980 Lotus Esprit S2 is one of 1,060 examples produced between 1978 and 1981 and is said to have remained with the original owner until being purchased by the seller in 2024.
The car was reportedly used by the original owner as transportation to events at Watkins Glen and was parked around 1985.
It remained unregistered from 1992 until 2025 and was prepped for sale by the seller with a replacement distributor cap and rotor, fuel pump, timing belt and tensioner, spark plugs and wires, and clutch hydraulics.
The car is powered by a mid-mounted 1,973cc inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transaxle, and it is finished in silver over red leather.
Equipment includes integrated driving lights, 14″ Speedline wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, an independent suspension, twin singl...
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£9,562
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£23,889
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,251
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