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£60,750
1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 26 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a meticulously restored 1978 Lotus Esprit John Player Special, #68 of a limited run. It features a comprehensive restoration, engine overhaul, and numerous new components, ensuring it's in exceptional condition both cosmetically and mechanically.
Condition
9
The car has undergone a full body-off, glass-out restoration, including a respray and new stickers. The engine was overhauled and a stainless-steel exhaust system fitted. New aluminium fuel tanks, brake line hoses, a new aluminium radiator, new coolant hoses, Wilwood front callipers and disks, and new suspension and bushes all round have been installed. The interior and exterior are in excellent condition and the car comes with a detailed history file.
/ 10
Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
79020661G
Odometer:
72,746 miles
Reg Number:
TOI 9585
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Technically called the World Championship Commemorative Model, but more colloquially known as the John Player Special, this was the first and arguably the most memorable limited edition Esprit from Lotus.
Dubbed the JPS due to its distinctive black and gold livery, inspired by the ground effect, JPS-sponsored, championship-winning Lotus 79 cars of the period, as raced by Mario Andretti and Ronnie Petersen.
Originally planned to build 200 examples, it was believed that just 185 were produced, 100 for the UK, 55 for the United States and 30 for Europe.
The eye-catching specification included gold-coloured side-stripes complete with World Champion lettering, gold-coloured front and rear windscreen surrounds and alloy wheels, gold-effect corduroy seat inserts and a three-spoke leather rimmed steering wheel instead of the normal plastic offering.
The 'Juke Box' installed was a Hitachi Digi-One radio-cassette.
The 1973cc, 16-valve DOHC engine delivered a feisty 160bhp which was sufficie...
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£25,168
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£54,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,812
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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