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1991 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 26 Aug 2022
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1991 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
UK • 26 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Lotus Carlton, build number #0234, has undergone a meticulous, nut-and-bolt restoration, documented with thousands of images and featured in Classic Cars Magazine. With a fully refurbished mechanicals, flawless paint, and beautifully preserved original interior, this low-mileage example is presented as one of the finest in existence, accompanied by its original service book, old MOTs, and extensive invoices.
Condition
10
The car underwent a full, highly-detailed, nut and bolt, cosmetic and mechanical restoration, including taking the bodyshell back to bare metal, expertly replacing any sign of rust, and a professional respray in Imperial Green Pearlescent paint. The engine, gearbox, and final drive were totally overhauled, and specialist parts were manufactured or sourced as new old stock. The interior was preserved in its original, low-mileage condition. It has been described as flawless and potentially the finest example in existence.
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26,770 miles
J204 JKR
1991
Auction
SCC000019M1162323
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold
1991 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 26 Aug 2022
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Description
Offered here is a fascinating car that was carefully selected by our private vendor as a good, low mileage example with excellent history.
Discovered in 2015, J204 JKR would only require some minor blemishes attending to before being enjoyed – or that was the initial plan.
Once part of the rear arch body-kit had been removed, it was clear to see that the car would require some further investigation and from there, the project escalated into a full, highly-detailed, nut and bolt, cosmetic and mechanical restoration.
The decision was made to take the bodyshell back to bare metal and, where there was any sign of rust, the relevant area was removed and expertly replaced (even a second donor Carlton was purchased to use where panels were no longer available).
After six months, the shell was totally prepared and sent off to a paint shop with previous experience applying the tricky Imperial Green Pearlescent paint.
Once each panel was prepped, the car was left for two weeks to settle bef...
Price Analysis vs Other Lotus Carltons
£13,620
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£53,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£111,524
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 18th Apr 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
26,760 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Apr 2022, 26,760 miles
Passed
On 30th Apr 2016, 26,727 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face badly corroded (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face badly corroded (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failed
On 30th Apr 2016, 26,727 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face badly corroded (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face badly corroded (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Centre Fuel pipe leaking slight leak apparent (7.2.3)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water low (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. may need further attention (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive adjusted but may need further attention (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On 17th Apr 2014, 25,539 miles
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