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1978 Lotus Esprit S2

United Kingdom • 25 Jun 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 is a running and driving restoration project. It retains many original features, including Speedline wheels and a Certificate of Provenance, but requires bodywork and interior restoration.

Condition

4

The car is described as a stalled restoration project that is offered in running and driving condition. The bodywork requires restoration, but the fiberglass is not affected by rust. Much of the original interior survives, and it has the original Speedline wheels. It starts and is able to be driven, and recently had a new cambelt, water pump and electronic ignition. However, the need for bodywork restoration and overall wear indicates a rating of 'Average'.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

0454G7807

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

FRX 651T

RHD/LHD:

RHD

In mid-1978, Lotus released details of the Esprit S2.

The S2 was primarily a machine of greater creature comforts, rather than improved performance.

Made between 1978 and 1981, 1,061 S2s rolled off the production line.

Externally, the sharp-edged lines were much the same as before, but some useful modifications had taken place.

The top speed claim remained at 138mph, but stability was improved through the use of the integrated front spoiler rather than the blade spoiler of the S1.

Additional improvements included a set of 'ears' that were grafted onto the rear side windows to aid air induction for the engine.

The most striking external alterations came from the fitment of Speedline alloy wheels.

The new wheels were designed by Lotus at the personal behest of Colin Chapman.

Our S2 may be in need of some work, but it is very sound as projects go and has benefitted from much mechanical fettling.

Its basic soundness and the extreme rarity of S2s mean that it is very much worth see...