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£18,975

1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo X180 A very rare example of the Lotus range

United Kingdom • 6 Sept 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo X180 is a rare find, boasting a bright red exterior and recent recommissioning with significant expenditure. While the interior needs some minor attention, its overall impressive condition, complete paperwork, and original features make it a very attractive classic.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as being in great looking condition, with fantastic bodywork. The interior could use some tidying up due to wear and tear, but not damage. The wheels have been recently refurbished. Overall, the car appears to be in solid condition with slight wear, requiring minor reconditioning.

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Manual

Transmission:

SCC082910JHD13146

Chassis No:

Odometer:

96,000 miles

E805XUA

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

We are very pleased to bring to market this very bright Lotus Esprit Turbo with the 2.2 engine.

This eyeful of a car was first registered on 17/4/1988 by Bell & Colvill Ltd.

of Surrey to a Mr Winter also of Surrey.

We think he chose well, as it looks stunning finished in bright red with the two tone red and magnolia trim.

The bodywork looks fantastic, the interior could do with a little bit of tidying up, but not much as it’s just wear and tear and not damage.

It is just going through a cherished transfer and the Vendor is aiming to have a fresh MOT for the Auction.

This Lotus has a lovely collection of paperwork from years gone by right up to the modern day.

The last are from Maidstone Cars - one from August 2023 at £9,029.80 and another from April 2024 for £4751.94.

These give you an indication that it has been cared for and recently recommissioned, so is ready to go.

As always, there may be something to do but that’s the joy of classic cars.

The paperwork carries on with i...

Points of note

£11,172

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£22,061

Median Price (Since 2020)

£45,379

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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