£35,440
1979 Lotus Esprit JPS Show Car 1 of 2
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 30 Jul 2016
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£35,440
1979 Lotus Esprit JPS Show Car 1 of 2
UK • 30 Jul 2016
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Lotus Esprit is a rare 'JPS Commemorative' show car, one of only two used by Lotus for promotion. It boasts significant provenance, including a Lotus 'Certificate of Vehicle Provenance' and confirmation from Lotus Cars, and has been maintained by respected Lotus specialists. The car's unique history and documentation make it a desirable piece for collectors.
Condition
7
While the listing emphasizes the car's historical significance and recent care, it also mentions a history file with 'ups and downs' and numerous owners. The car's description does not explicitly state that it is in pristine or near-perfect condition. The presence of a detailed history file suggests that the car has likely undergone some degree of wear and tear over its lifespan, which would preclude a rating higher than Very Good.
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78100495G
RHD
United Kingdom
YTF 238T
1979
Auction
£35,440
1979 Lotus Esprit JPS Show Car 1 of 2
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 30 Jul 2016
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
1 of 2 Original 1978, 'JPS Commerative' show cars...
The Lotus Esprit was launched at the 1975 Paris Auto Show and would evolve on a regular basis with its shape being influenced over the years by the pencils of three very well-regarded designers, Giugiaro, Peter Stevens, and Julian Thomson.
Initially it was going to be called 'Kiwi' but eventually it followed with Lotus tradition of every model name starting with the letter 'E' and 'Esprit' was the result.
It also followed in Lotus' tradition with its sparkling performance owing much to the car's "lightness", or more correctly, lack of weight with the early cars weighing only 1000kgs.
It was well received and noted for its fine handling and lively power output from its Lotus '907' 2.0-litre 4 cylinder engine.
The chassis was more than capable of handling various increases in power and by 1980, Lotus had introduced the 2.2-litre turbocharged Limited Edition in the colours of their Formula One sponsor, Essex Petroleum.
However, a ...
Price Analysis vs Other Esprit S2 JPSs
£25,168
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£54,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,812
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Silverstone Auctions
Ashorne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9AE, England
Located in Warwick, Warwickshire, Silverstone Auctions is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions at major UK events and offer vehicle consignment services.
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