Sold | 1979 Lotus Elite 504 ****** High specification example including air conditioning and showing just 32,000 miles

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1979 Lotus Elite 504 ****** High specification example including air conditioning and showing just 32,000 miles

United Kingdom • 4 May 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Lotus Elite 504 is a well-preserved, low-mileage example with a comprehensive service history, including maintenance by Lotus specialist Esprit Cars. It features desirable options like a three-speed automatic gearbox, power steering, air conditioning, electric windows, and optional leather seats, making it a highly desirable collectable.

Condition

7

Based on the seller's description, the car is highly original with period paintwork and interior, leather seats showing minimal wear, and even has its original dealer number plates, tax disc holder, and tool kit. The engine, transmission, and electrics are described as 'excellent', supported by a comprehensive service history. However, the car is not in perfect condition and some reconditioning may be required.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

32,865 miles

Reg Number:

GND540V

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

MOT – Exempt This striking 1979 Lotus Elite 504 instantly draws attention with its ultra-low (and verified) odometer reading of just 32,865 miles.

The vendor says it is a very reluctant sale and is because they have back problems, meaning they sadly can no longer drive it.

The original sales invoice reveals it was sold by Sports Motors in Manchester, with this range-topping Elite 504 featuring a three-speed automatic gearbox, power steering, air conditioning, electric windows and optional leather seats.

Back in August 1979, it sold for £15,077.

‘GND540V’ is described as having an ‘excellent’ engine, transmission and electrics, helped by a comprehensive service history file.

It was serviced every year or two, with Lotus specialist Esprit Cars taking over maintenance in 1990.

More recently, the 2.0-litre 907 engine has enjoyed a recommissioning that included a replacement cambelt.

Fascinatingly, Esprit Cars proprietor, a Mr.

Moore, gave ‘GND540V’ its original pre-delivery inspect...