£37,180
1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition Just 26k miles - One of 100 examples
Historics • UK • 29 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£37,180
1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition Just 26k miles - One of 100 examples
UK • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 235
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition is a rare find, being one of only 100 made, with just 26,286 miles. Having been enjoyed and awarded at shows, this largely original example boasts a well-documented history, including features in CAR and Classic Car magazines, and recent service work.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in largely original condition with a remarkably good interior, suggesting it's been well-maintained. It has some minor cosmetic imperfections like micro-blistering and crazing, which are expected for a 46-year-old car. These imperfections, along with the mention of minor reconditioning, indicate a 'Very Good' condition.
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26,286 miles
FBC 199T
United Kingdom
7902/0641G
1979
Auction
£37,180
1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition Just 26k miles - One of 100 examples
Historics • UK • 29 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Year: 1979 Make: Lotus Model: Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition Registration: FBC 199T
Chassis No: 7902/0641G
Odometer: 26,286 The Lotus Esprit JPS Commemorative Edition is a striking and rare limited-edition variant of the Lotus Esprit Series 2, created to mark Team Lotus’s Formula 1 World Championship success in 1978.
Unique features include a distinctive black and gold ‘JPS’ livery, inspired by the colours of Lotus’s F1 cars sponsored by John Player Special.
Also included are enhanced special edition details with gold-accented alloy wheels, gold windscreen surrounds, ‘World Champion’ side-stripes, and bespoke interior touches like black leather with gold corduroy inserts and a commemorative numbered dash plaque.
Mechanically, it shares the 1,973cc Lotus 907 DOHC engine with the standard S2 Esprit, meaning the performance remains similar, but the collectible value is significantly elevated.
Our vendor is hugely enthusiastic about Lotus, with an impressive collection of memora...
Price Analysis vs Other Esprit S2 JPSs
£25,168
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£54,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,812
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 13th Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
26,300 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Jul 2026, 26,300 miles
Passed
On 10th Aug 2021, 26,067 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- steering rack is damp
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- handbrake efforts. borderline pass
Passed
On 5th Mar 2019, 25,822 miles
Passed
On 9th Aug 2016, 25,405 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- slight exhaust leak
MOT Mileage Trend
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