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£27,132
1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit Investor’s Special Edition
United States • 11 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit, #44 of 47 Investor’s Special Editions, has 40k miles and a turbocharged 2.2-liter inline-four. Recent work included timing belt and water pump replacement, though it has cosmetic imperfections and some wear.
Condition
6
The listing indicates 'finish imperfections' in the photos and 'moderate wear' on the car. There are also popped seams on the driver's seat and a non-functional digital clock, plus the car needs some mechanical work - rebuilding the timing belt tensioner, and replacing the timing belt, water pump, front main seal, ignition coil, and spark plug wires.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
SCCFC40A2DHF60418
Odometer:
40,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Turbocharged 2.2-Liter Inline-Four Twin Side-Draft Carburetors Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Silver & Black Paint w/Red Pinstriping Gray Connolly Leather Upholstery 15" BBS Basketweave Alloy Wheels Power-Assisted Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Rear Spoiler Air Conditioning Electric Windows Back-Up Camera JVC Head Unit w/Bluetooth Connectivity Clean Carfax Report
This 1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit is #44 of 47 Investor’s Special Edition examples produced for the model year, all of which were sold to investors in the Lotus Performance Cars distribution company upon the automaker’s return to the US market in 1983.
It has spent most of its time in California, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Florida, and 4k of the 40k miles shown have been added since the seller purchased the car in November 2021.
It is powered by a turbocharged 2.2-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, and it is finished in silver and black with red pinstriping over gray Connolly leather.
Equipment includes 15″ BBS ba...
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£12,287
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£28,395
Median Price (Since 2020)
£67,611
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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