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£13,800

1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE Desirable SE specification Esprit Turbo in need of a refresh

United Kingdom • 22 Aug 2026 • Lot Lot 135

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE, a desirable variant with a notable previous owner and a long MOT, is offered with significant cosmetic needs. Despite paint and interior wear, it reportedly runs well and has recent mechanical work, presenting an opportunity for a restorative refresh.

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Condition 

5

The car is described as 'fair' overall with significant lacquer peel and imperfections on the paintwork, and the interior shows signs of age and weathering. While mechanically it appears to perform well and has a long MOT, the cosmetic issues necessitate moderate reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SCC082910KHD65038

Odometer:

37,000 miles

Reg Number:

F591 RUC

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Having been in previous ownership for approximately 19 years, the vendor describes the car's overall appearance as ‘fair’, with the paintwork displaying a significant amount of lacquer peel and various imperfections throughout, while the interior shows signs of age and weathering.

Despite its cosmetic shortcomings, the car appears to perform well mechanically.

It was driven to the unit by the vendor and has been running without issue on site.

The SE has had four former recorded keepers and was originally supplied by Mann Egerton & Co in 1989.

The current registered keeper has had the vehicle in his name for less than a month, as it is being offered for sale following the passing of the previous owner.

There is some service history accompanying the car, including the original book pack and service book, which contains four stamped service entries from 1989 at 5,431 miles, 1990 at 16,082 miles, 1992 at 21,920 miles and 1993 at 26,982 miles.

There are also two service invoices prese...

Points of note

£11,172

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£22,051

Median Price (Since 2020)

£45,379

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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