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1977 Lotus Esprit S1 - Ex Colin Chapman

United Kingdom • 14 Aug 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1977 Lotus Esprit S1, believed to be the first silver production model and with a Colin Chapman connection, underwent an extensive restoration in 2015. While it has some cosmetic imperfections and minor mechanical issues, it comes with a substantial history file and is a notable example of a classic British sports car.

Condition

6

The car is described as having imperfections on the lower half of the passenger door and the panel behind, damage between the bonnet and right-hand wing, and a scratch on the left-hand rear wing. Some chrome trim in the cockpit shows age-related wear. The heated rear window is inoperative and the cabin heater produces very limited warmth. While it has had an extensive restoration, these issues indicate moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

69,291 miles

Reg Number:

VEX 299S

RHD/LHD:

RHD

KEY FACTS This Lotus Esprit S1 is an iconic Giugiaro-designed classic British sports car, believed to be the first silver production S1 and with a documented connection to Colin Chapman, having been used by the Lotus factory to test early S2 developments.

It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre ‘Type 907’ inline-four, producing around 160hp, driving the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission.

The car benefits from an extensive ‘body-off’ ‘nut-and-bolt’ restoration in 2015, carried out to a high standard, with mechanical, cosmetic, and structural refurbishment.

First registered in August 1977, this example has been with the seller for over 20 years.

The odometer indicates 69,291 miles, which the seller believes to be accurate, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Esprit S1 is finished in a timeless shade of silver, over a black leather and synthetic suede-trimmed interior, featuring green Veglia gauges.

It rides on a set of 14-inch Wolfr...