Not Sold | 1980 Lotus Esprit S2.2

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Not Sold (Est: £25,000 - £30,000)

1980 Lotus Esprit S2.2

United Kingdom • 18 May 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare 1980 Lotus Esprit S2.2, offered by its third owner with 40 years of single ownership. Recently underwent a full engine-out overhaul and rebuild, and presents in wonderfully wholesome and original condition.

Condition

8

The car is described as being in wonderfully wholesome and original condition. It has been subject to a full engine-out overhaul and rebuild by marque specialists in December 2023. The car presents well in its original colors and has a comprehensive history file, including the purchase invoice, service book, and maintenance invoices.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SCCCB12A4AHD10871

Odometer:

21,000 miles

Reg Number:

PMJ 166W

RHD/LHD:

RHD

In the early 1970s, the recently appointed Tony Rudd came up with two major ideas, codenamed Project M50 and Project M70, the former becoming the 1974 Lotus Elite and the latter, the Esprit.

The S1 Esprit was released in 1976 following halts in production and design, with Colin Chapman being underwhelmed by the model version’s wind-tunnel performance.

The S2 launched in 1978 and the incredibly rare S2.2 was released in May 1980 as a ‘stop gap’ car, to bridge the 13-month void between the S2 and S3.

As part of the advertising and marketing program, the S2 was launched featuring the infamous shot of its creator, Colin Chapman, perched on a Championship Gold S2 Esprit in front of his JPS logo'd Cessna Chancellor executive twin.

It's the kind of image that only the 1970s could pull off with any degree of normality.

External differences from the S1 included new intake and cooling ducts behind the rear quarter windows, 15" Speedline alloy wheels, tail lights from the Rover SD1 and an i...