£38,000
1992 Lotus Carlton
Trade Classics • UK • 19 Oct 2021
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£38,000
1992 Lotus Carlton
UK • 19 Oct 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This listing describes a 1990 Lotus Carlton, a high-performance executive saloon known for its speed and controversial history. The car has been owned by a father and son for around 16 years and is now being sold due to the owner's passing.
Condition
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72,473 miles
SCC000019M1222510
1992
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£38,000
1992 Lotus Carlton
Trade Classics • UK • 19 Oct 2021
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Launched in 1990, there was a new four-seater executive saloon on the market which was causing a stir, and it came in the form of a Lotus Carlton.
A real wolf in sheep's clothing, the Lotus Carlton had a few giveaway signs it was something other than a Vauxhall Carlton, such as the body kit which gave the car a wider look.
Wider wheel arches and side skirts, and the bumpers were slightly deeper and had huge air intakes to the front, all from factory.
A boot spoiler finished off the rear, two bonnet vents allowed some extra air-flow, and for those that could get close enough, you would spot the Lotus badges to the wings, bonnet and boot lid.
You then only had to hear it to realise the Lotus badges weren’t just there for show.
It was fitted with a 3.6 litre 24 valve twin turbocharged, intercooled engine, and definitely put the Carlton on the map as one of the fastest production cars of the time.
For some comparison, the E34 BMW M5 got from 0-60mph in 6.3 seconds and had a top speed...
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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Previous Lotus Carlton Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 24th Jun 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
76,579 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 25th Jun 2026, 76,579 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed
On 23rd Apr 2025, 75,756 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 25th Apr 2024, 74,369 miles
Passed
On 5th May 2023, 72,998 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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