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1993 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton Only 34,000 miles and offered in original specification
Manor Park • UK • 9 Jul 2022
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1993 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton Only 34,000 miles and offered in original specification
UK • 9 Jul 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1993 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton is a rare find with only 34,000 miles and offered in its original specification. Notable features include its powerful twin-turbo engine, iconic Imperial Green paintwork, and well-maintained Anthracite leather interior, making it a highly desirable and fast-appreciating classic.
Condition
8
While the car is described as being in remarkable condition with low mileage and original specification, the listing also mentions invoices dating back to 1998 and recent work on brake discs and pads. There is no mention of any imperfections, dents or scratches.
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34,000 miles
SCC000019N1262266
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
L825VCD
1993
Auction
Not Sold
1993 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton Only 34,000 miles and offered in original specification
Manor Park • UK • 9 Jul 2022
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Description
A rare opportunity to get your hands on perhaps the finest English super saloon ever produced, the Lotus Carlton.
The Carlton definitely took the UK by storm and swiftly became infamous for its 177 mph top speed.
Powered by the 3615cc Opel C36GET inline six with two Garrett turbochargers, that produces 377bhp and 419lbft of torque, propelling the Vauxhall from 0-60 in 5.2 seconds.
Based around a four-door Vauxhall Carlton bodyshell modified to accept wider wheel arches, side skirts and a pronounced boot spoiler, the Carlton also benefited from Lotus enhanced power steering, disc brake and suspension and limited slip differential.
The iconic Imperial Green paintwork gleams in the summer sun and the Anthracite leather upholstery is in remarkable condition.
Records show that L825VCD was initially built at Russelsheim in the month of June 1992.
(We would presume that completion of build would be approximately two months later after reworks and finishing at Lotus, however we have no r...
Price Analysis vs Other Lotus Carltons
£13,620
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£53,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£111,524
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th Aug 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
35,010 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Aug 2025, 35,010 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Passed
On 2nd May 2023, 34,947 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Coolant leak
Passed
On 24th Jan 2022, 34,880 miles
Passed
On 8th Feb 2021, 34,870 miles
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