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£21,280

2009 Lotus Evora Launch Edition

Dore & Rees • UK • 21 Sept 2024

Market Position:

Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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£21,280

2009 Lotus Evora Launch Edition

UK • 21 Sept 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare, one-owner 2009 Lotus Evora Launch Edition, one of only 87 UK-delivered models. It boasts a full Lotus service history, a desirable color scheme, and nearly £10,000 in factory options, making it a tempting proposition for collectors.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as a well-maintained, one-owner vehicle with full Lotus service history. While the vendor advises the wheels will benefit from refurbishment, this appears to be the only significant cosmetic issue mentioned. The rest of the vehicle is presented as being in very good order, suggesting a rating of 7 out of 10.

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41,600 miles

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RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

WR59 XCZ

2009

Auction

£21,280

2009 Lotus Evora Launch Edition

Dore & Rees • UK • 21 Sept 2024

Market Position:

Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

Launch Edition models, with one owner from new - Full Lotus service history, most recently at 41,134 miles

Launched to joint acclaim from the media and public at the British Motor Show in July 2008, the Evora model was built on the first new Lotus platform since the Elise of 1995.

Designed by Russell Carr, the Evora was Lotus’ attempt to transition from their track-based heritage to a more GT-minded marke

Known as ‘Project Eagle’ during its development, the Evora arrived powered by Toyota’s 3.5 litre 24 valve V6 engine.

With 276 bhp and a kerb weight of just over 1200 kilos, the six-speed manual version could hit 0-60 mph in under five seconds, on the way to a top speed of 163 mph.

No wonder then that the Evora was named ‘Driver’s Car of the Year’ by Autocar and ‘Car of the Year’ by Evo.

This rare early example has been with just one keeper from new, who purchased the car new in October of 2009.

One of only 87 UK-delivered Launch Edition models, the Evora is finished in special ...

Price Analysis vs Other Evoras

£19,600

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£40,646

Median Price (Since 2020)

£118,911

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Evora Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 10th Nov 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

45,266 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 13th Oct 2026, 45,266 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Surface corrosion to all suspension dampers and road springs

Passed

On 23rd Oct 2025, 43,011 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- underside completely covered with protective shield.

Passed

On 11th Nov 2024, 41,868 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Failed

On 23rd Oct 2024, 41,867 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Major:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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