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£22,534 (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 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 has recently benefited from a substantial engine rebuild and repaint, evidenced by extensive documented works. As a left-hand drive model originally from Canada and later owned in the US, it comes with provenance and history, ready for its next chapter.
Condition
8
The car has undergone an engine rebuild and repainting, with significant bills from 2022. It comes with a Lotus Classic Certificate of Vehicle Provenance and a good history file. While no specific condition issues are mentioned, the recent major works suggest it's in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
78110133S
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
ATH 646T
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)
£23,889
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,251
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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