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1981 Lotus Elite S2.2 (Type 83) Sold

United Kingdom • 3 May 2025 • Lot Lot 120

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Lotus Elite S2.2, one of only 11 UK registered, is presented in Championship Gold with a cream leather interior. It features a 160bhp 2.2 litre engine, five-speed Getrag gearbox, and recent refurbishment work, including a new cambelt, brakes, and interior.

Condition

8

The car is described as being in fabulous order both mechanically and cosmetically. It has been previously restored and recently treated to meticulous detailing. While mileage is at 82,000, the history file supports this and recent works in 2022 indicate good maintenance.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SCCAB32A9AHD11694

Odometer:

82,000 miles

Reg Number:

UAH 265W

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Year: 1981 Make: Lotus Model: Elite S2.2 (Type 83) Registration: UAH 265W Chassis No: SCCAB32A9AHD11694 Engine No: DC912800518442 Mileage: 82,000 • One of 133 built and one of only 11 currently UK registered • Presented in Championship Gold • Previously restored and presented in very good condition This 1981 S2.2 is in fabulous order both mechanically and cosmetically with the Championship Gold paintwork and cream leather interior having been recently treated to a meticulous detailing costing over £1,000.

Fitted with the sonorous 160bhp 913LC 2.2 litre twin-cam engine fuelled through twin Dell Orto 45DHLA carbs and mated to a five-speed Getrag type 265 gearbox.

The fibreglass body sits on a fully galvanised chassis and weighing just 1,200kg, performance is impressive with 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds.

The car was originally restored in 1993 with a photographic record in the history file.

In 2022, works undertaken on the car included a new cambelt, tensioner bearings, auxiliary and fan be...