Launched at the 1992 Motor Show, the Evante Gran and Gran Premio models pay homage to the Lotus Elan of the 60s, but benefit from modern Ford underpinnings and running gear.

This is an unusual and rare car with only 9 examples believed to have been produced before production ceased.

Being a Gran Premio version, it boasts some addition extras over and above the standard car such as full leather trim, carpeted boot, and veneer door cappings and dashboard.

This example comes to us from a classic car enthusiast, and as such it presents very well.

The navy blue paint is even and shiny, and is it set off nicely with unmarked 14” JBW Minilite-style alloys with matching Yokohama tyres.

The leather seats are in good condition as are the wood veneers, and the black canvass hood only has minimal signs of wear.

The Ford 1.8-litre 16v unit sounds in rude health and should provide more than adequate performance given the power to weight ratio.

Recent expenditure includes £235.73 on various su...