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Not Sold (Est: £22,000 - £26,000)
1978 Lotus Esprit S2
United Kingdom • 24 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 is a rare, early production model with only 50,352 miles and 38 years of single ownership. It features original components and recent maintenance, making it a usable classic with an MOT valid until June 2026.

Condition
7
The car is described as unrestored and unmolested, suggesting originality and good care. It's been maintained by a classic car garage proprietor, including an engine rebuild. Recent cambelt service and MOT with no advisories indicate mechanical soundness. However, slight wear is expected for a car of this age.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
78090497G
Odometer:
50,352 miles
Reg Number:
UHY 550T
RHD/LHD:
RHD
When first seen in concept form at the Turin Show in 1972, Giorgio Giugiaro's dart-shaped outline was breathtakingly modern On offer here is an early production S2 from 38 years current ownership with just 50,352 miles First registered on 11/10/1978, it retains its 1,973cc, 160bhp Lotus Type 907, four-cylinder and Citroën C35 5-speed gearbox Early S2 features include the original 14" Speedline alloys, Rover SD1 tail lights and Marina switchgear and door handles Finished in black with a light tan leather and Marcasite interior similar to the JPS cars but preceeded them buy some months Owned by a classic car garage proprietor who has maintained this very usable example including a full engine rebuild in his early ownership More recently, the Esprit has benefited from a cambelt service and a fresh MOT ('no advisories') which is valid until June 2026.
Our vendor will also supply a list of work carried out during his ownership It's rare to find an early car that remains unrestored and unm...
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£9,562
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£23,681
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,251
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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