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£24,725

1983 Lotus Esprit S3 A stunning example from every angle

Manor Park • UK • 7 Dec 2024

Market Position:

Highest 30% of Past Sales

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£24,725

1983 Lotus Esprit S3 A stunning example from every angle

UK • 7 Dec 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1983 Lotus Esprit S3 is a head-turning example, resplendent in Calypso red with a contrasting black and magnolia interior. Boasting a comprehensive history file, including original manuals, service records, and even restoration photos, this Esprit has been lovingly cared for, making it a desirable find for collectors.

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Condition 

7

The car has undergone a color change and restoration, which addresses some cosmetic issues, but the presence of modifications and the age of the vehicle suggest it's not in perfect, original condition. The detailed history and documentation are a significant plus, indicating careful ownership and maintenance.

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60,000 miles

SCC08512BHD11020

1983

Auction

Manual

BLY449Y

United Kingdom

£24,725

1983 Lotus Esprit S3 A stunning example from every angle

Manor Park • UK • 7 Dec 2024

Market Position:

Highest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

When you look at this car, you know Lotus got it right - one of the world’s most beautifully designed cars, never to be repeated! We are very pleased to bring to market this fantastic example of a Lotus Esprit finished in Calypso red with black and magnolia leather and black carpets.

Simply fantastic! The history is equally as impressive as it goes back to very beginning and details most of its owners through time with a breakdown of their details and what maintenance they carried out - very impressive and lovely to see.

This information tells us that the Lotus was sold new on 1/1/1983 to a Mr Burke of Dudley, who owned a company called Allsop & Burke, and was supplied by London Sports Car Centre Ltd of Edgware.

In fact it still has their plates on, nice! Mr Burke kept the Esprit until April 1986 when it was bought by a Mr Gerrard from C&J Wines of St.

Helens, and on it goes.

The attention to detail with all the owner information is beyond good, it needs to be seen to be believed,...

Price Analysis vs Other Esprit S3s

£14,000

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£22,810

Median Price (Since 2020)

£36,500

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Esprit S3 Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 14th Aug 2024

Latest MOT mileage:

60,901 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 15th Aug 2023, 60,901 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Passed

On 6th Jun 2022, 60,872 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- park brake 16% ,,, o/s low

Passed

On 7th Jun 2021, 60,866 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- park brake 17% ,,, o/s low

Passed

On 12th Jun 2019, 60,796 miles


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