Not Sold | 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

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Not Sold (Est: £22,000 - £26,000)

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

United Kingdom • 21 May 2022 • Lot 274

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This US-imported 1976 Lotus Esprit S1, famous for its appearance in 'The Spy Who Loved Me,' features a striking yellow exterior and black interior. Recent extensive maintenance, totaling over £14,000, has been performed by SJ Sports Cars, though the car requires registration with the DVLA.

Condition

6

While the listing highlights extensive recent maintenance and desirable features like the striking yellow paint and black interior, it also mentions that the car needs to be registered with the DVLA. Additionally, the overall condition isn't described in detail, so a conservative rating is more appropriate without a thorough inspection report.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

324H

Odometer:

34,048 miles

Reg Number:

LOTUS S1

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

First shown as a prototype on a modified Europa chassis at the 1972 Turin show, the Esprit was launched at the 1975 Paris Motor Show.

It went into production in June 1976, replacing the Europa in the model line-up.

Lotus focused on the engineering, but the styling was given to Giorgio Giugiaro and his then new Italdesign studio.

Giugiaro suggested the name Esprit, which remained on the production car.

Power was supplied by an all new 160 horsepower all alloy Lotus, 2.0 litre, twin-cam, four-cylinder, mid-mounted engine.

The S1 is easily distinguished from the second series car by its shovel style front air dam, lack of rear quarter ducting, and Wolfrace alloy wheels.

The Series I Esprit gained fame through its appearance in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me.

This US imported example of the S1 is difficult to miss in striking yellow paintwork which is complemented by black interior.

This enthusiast owned Lotus has recently benefitted from extensive and fully document...