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For Sale: 1986 Lotus Esprit Turbo HCi
This low mileage example has Calypso red exterior paint and the tan leather interior. Other than the front lower valence (repainted in 2013) and fresh silver paint on the BBS rims, paint is believed to be original and is in very nice condition. Car has 23,880 original miles and always draws a crowd at local car shows. Previous owner said the interior headliner had been replaced, as well as the trunk/boot carpeting.
This Giugiaro styled Esprit was delivered to its original owner in Pennsylvania and then purchased by a collector in Florida. I bought the car from a local (Austin) enthusiast in 2010. At the time, I wasn’t even in the market for another car, much less a classic Esprit, but I saw an ad on this forum and went to check out the car since it was within an hour or less drive. It’s been a nice garage mate to the Elise, but I need to sell it to help offset the costs of another car purchase.
Since 2010, I’ve invested between $4,000 – 5,000 in the Esprit, including:
• New gas tailgate struts (2013)
• Paint work, front lower valence and rims; installed new outer door latches (2013)
• Complete new set of ball joints and suspension bushings, and shifter linkage bushings (2012)
• New BFG tires in the correct original sizes (2011)
• Repair/replacement – emission hose between fuel tanks (2010)
• Alpine stereo head unit and installation of new speakers (2010)
Car comes with Lotus factory service manual and Lotus factory parts manual in binders, plus a few spare parts. Includes receipts and maintenance records since 2007.
VIN SCCFC20A9GHF60778. I have a clear Texas title for the car.
As far as pricing for the car, I’ve looked at values in the Hagerty Price Guide as well as some recent ads for S3 Esprits. According to their condition ratings, this car falls somewhere between a Condition 2 and 3, although closer to a 2. Prices in those two categories range from $20,100 to $25,600. I am asking $23,900 for this car (which may be a little optimistic, but it is in really nice condition overall). If the car doesn’t sell on this forum, I plan to consign it at the local Lotus dealership, so the pricing may go up just a bit. Right now, I’m open to reasonable offers in this ballpark.
Contact me at [email protected] with questions or comments about the car, or for additional photos. These photos were taken last spring at a show in Houston.
This low mileage example has Calypso red exterior paint and the tan leather interior. Other than the front lower valence (repainted in 2013) and fresh silver paint on the BBS rims, paint is believed to be original and is in very nice condition. Car has 23,880 original miles and always draws a crowd at local car shows. Previous owner said the interior headliner had been replaced, as well as the trunk/boot carpeting.
This Giugiaro styled Esprit was delivered to its original owner in Pennsylvania and then purchased by a collector in Florida. I bought the car from a local (Austin) enthusiast in 2010. At the time, I wasn’t even in the market for another car, much less a classic Esprit, but I saw an ad on this forum and went to check out the car since it was within an hour or less drive. It’s been a nice garage mate to the Elise, but I need to sell it to help offset the costs of another car purchase.
Since 2010, I’ve invested between $4,000 – 5,000 in the Esprit, including:
• New gas tailgate struts (2013)
• Paint work, front lower valence and rims; installed new outer door latches (2013)
• Complete new set of ball joints and suspension bushings, and shifter linkage bushings (2012)
• New BFG tires in the correct original sizes (2011)
• Repair/replacement – emission hose between fuel tanks (2010)
• Alpine stereo head unit and installation of new speakers (2010)
Car comes with Lotus factory service manual and Lotus factory parts manual in binders, plus a few spare parts. Includes receipts and maintenance records since 2007.
VIN SCCFC20A9GHF60778. I have a clear Texas title for the car.
As far as pricing for the car, I’ve looked at values in the Hagerty Price Guide as well as some recent ads for S3 Esprits. According to their condition ratings, this car falls somewhere between a Condition 2 and 3, although closer to a 2. Prices in those two categories range from $20,100 to $25,600. I am asking $23,900 for this car (which may be a little optimistic, but it is in really nice condition overall). If the car doesn’t sell on this forum, I plan to consign it at the local Lotus dealership, so the pricing may go up just a bit. Right now, I’m open to reasonable offers in this ballpark.
Contact me at [email protected] with questions or comments about the car, or for additional photos. These photos were taken last spring at a show in Houston.
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