£39,664
1978 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
Collecting Cars • UK • 4 Sept 2020
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£39,664
1978 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
UK • 4 Sept 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Lotus Esprit S1 is a well-maintained example with 76,619 miles. It features a vibrant yellow repaint, re-trimmed black leather interior with yellow accents, and recent mechanical work, including an electronic ignition system and fuel pump cleaning.
Condition
7
The car presents well, with recent paint correction and re-trimmed interior. There are some minor cosmetic issues, such as a scratch on the rear bumper, a hairline crack in the front indicator lens, and minor cracking on the front splitter. The wheels are polished and free of kerbing marks, but have minor blemishes around the valve caps and wheel bolts.
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76,619 miles
77110299G
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
WHJ 980S
1978
Auction
£39,664
1978 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
Collecting Cars • UK • 4 Sept 2020
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
A well-maintained and beautifully finished example of a 1970s pin-up sports car, this Esprit is an eminently usable example of the classic wedge-shaped design.
Price Analysis vs Other Esprit S1s
£7,984
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£28,528
Median Price (Since 2020)
£124,292
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Esprit S1 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 14th Jun 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
76,571 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 15th Jun 2020, 76,571 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On 14th Aug 2018, 76,522 miles
Failed
On 14th Aug 2018, 76,522 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Passed
On 17th Jun 2017, 76,510 miles
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