Est: £22,000 - £26,000
1978 Lotus Esprit S2 Chassis number 78110133S Engine number
United Kingdom • 4 Jun 2026 • Lot 28
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1978 Lotus Esprit S2, originally a left-hand drive supplied to Canada, and later brought to America before being driven in Le Mans. It features extensive recent work with bills on file, and comes with a Lotus Classic Certificate.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, some reconditioning required.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
78110133S
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
ATH 646T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1978 Lotus Esprit S2
Chassis number 78110133S
Engine number HD907 7810 15544
Registration number ATH 646T
John Player Special Black with a black leather interior and gold alloy wheels
Extensive works carried out by South West Lotus Centre including an engine rebuild and being repainted (bills on file for £18,964.53, £6,147.27 & £9,244.28 from 2022), see images online
Left hand drive, originally supplied to Canada
Bought by the owner from America to drive down to Le Mans 24 Hour, which he completed a couple of times
Lotus Classic Certificate of Vehicle Provenance
Good history file with receipts and previous MOT certificates and USA Title (Illinois)
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Points of note
£9,562
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,070
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,251
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 28 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
26,527 miles
Registration Date
1978-11-30
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 29 2022 with 26,527 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front service brake application is slightly uneven
Failed
On Sep 29 2022 with 26,527 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front service brake application is slightly uneven
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Obligatory mirror missing Both exterior mirrors (3.3 (a))
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Nearside Direction indicator not working Switch hits interior trim restricting movement to operate correctly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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