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£25,168
1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition Offered without reserve
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 266
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AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition is a rare, limited-edition variant, one of only 100 built, with a desirable black and gold 'JPS' livery. It's in largely original condition with some age-related wear, documented history, recent service, and collectible features like the numbered plaque and Mario Andretti steering wheel, enhancing its value.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in largely original condition, with the interior in remarkably good order. However, it has some small bits of micro-blistering and crazing in places, and it's 46 years old. It appears to be well-maintained but not perfect, aligning with a 'Very Good' condition.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
79020641G
Odometer:
26,286 miles
Reg Number:
FBC 199T
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
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.
This special Esprit comes from a private collection and has previously been part of othe...
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£25,168
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£54,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,812
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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