If you were a car-mad kid in the 1980s, you’ll remember this shape.

Whether it was a poster on your bedroom wall, a toy on the living room carpet, or the star of the James Bond film, For Your Eyes Only, the Lotus Esprit Turbo was the British answer to Ferrari and Lamborghini - a sharp-edged, mid-engined statement that proved Britain could build a supercar to match the Italians.

Razor-sharp design with the performance of a turbocharged 2.2L engine.

As the third evolution of the Turbo Esprit, the S3 brought improved refinement, handling, and reliability, cementing its status as a drivers' machine.

Lightweight construction, agile chassis, and striking presence, it still remains one of Lotus’s most celebrated creations.

Coming from four years of ownership with our vendor, the Esprit is finished in its original black and gold colour-way confirmed by a Lotus Heritage Certificate, it is a stunning example of a well restored and cared for classic.

Originally prepared by Hilton and Moss, ...