Highlights Iconic '80s British supercar Rare and highly desirable early carburettor turbo model 215bhp turbo four cylinder engine Five-speed manual gearbox Incredibly low mileage Original example Recent documented mechanical works, including replacement timing belt Overview One of the most revered poster cars of the last century the Lotus Esprit has shared plenty of bedroom wall space with the likes of Ferrari's Testarossa, Lamborghini's Countach and the Porsche 911, to name but three.

It fits in right alongside all of them despite being more affordable, and representing good old Blighty in the process back in the '70s, '80s and '90s.

Throw in a few silver screen starring roles, including not one, but two James Bond movies and you really do have a recipe for awesome sauce.

Originally styled by Giorgetto Giugiario, the Esprit, with its iconic wedge silhouette, remained in production for a whopping 28 years between 1976 and 2004.

The design did go through some major changes and four ...