Lotus cars for sale in Wisconsin

Lotus : Esprit Turbo Hardtop 1983 lotus esprit turbo 22 k miles

$8,700

Sussex, Wisconsin

For your consideration is this 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo. I am an involved automotive enthusiast and have owned five other Esprit Turbos so know these cars well. This Esprit has 22,600 miles, is in its original spec still retaining its original factory applied red on all panels, is accident free, and has a nice condition interior. Some work is needed to be completed on this Esprit to make it roadworthy. Very importantly, the engine starts well, idles great, and runs great. Please read below for more info. Photos: Mechanical: This Esprit unfortunately was stored for some time not driven. An eclectic man that had a large collection of sports cars let many of them sit unused, including this Esprit. This Esprit is in the process of being brought to road worthy condition. The carburetors have been rebuilt and adjusted. Pictures showing the cleaned jets and in-process work are shown. The oil and coolant were of course changed as well. The engine runs and runs very well. As stated, I have had numerous other Esprit Turbos and this engine sounds as good as the rest. It idles nice and without any sounds that might concern someone. If there was something that really concerned me about this car, then I would have not bought it. The cooling system works well as it keeps a good temperature and does not run hot. The exhaust system is in good condition. For you California folks, the smog pump is still present. The turbo/wastegate sounds good and shows boost when revving it up. It revs up fine without stumbling. The engine runs smooth, does not blow smoke, and no excessive leaks. The engine does not show it needs anything significant. What is keeping this Esprit from being driven is the clutch hydraulics. What is keeping me from completing these fairly simple repairs is the typical story of “too much” other stuff going on and if you look through the photos and see my garage, you will see what I mean. I purchased a new clutch slave cylinder and was going to start there. Then, if necessary I would rebuild/replace the clutch master cylinder and then also if necessary replace the clutch fluid line. The gear shift lever feels good and it goes into gear. The clutch pedal does not have pressure which points to the slave cylinder, hose, or clutch master cylinder. These items are normal items to be replaced on a 32 year old car anyway. Once addressing the slave cylinder, then I planned to get the car out on the road to see how the brakes would be. The brakes have some pressure in the pedal. Obviously the fluid should be replaced as it is old but doesn’t look terrible. There is no excessive fuel smell. The fuel tanks from what I can tell look to be solid which is very important for these cars. The suspension seems fine. The tires are the actual, very hard to find, proper size and possibly the actual original tires. They have enough tread to scoot around on and are not dry cracked. The frame looks absolutely excellent, without significant oxidation, and etc. Body: A car’s finish is only original once and this Esprit’s finish is the original Lotus applied factory red paint and decals. That is very difficult to come by. It shows aging of course but there is something neat about it because it is the original paint. It is somewhat oxidized, some wear through marks, has some chips, couple stains, etc. A few hours with a buffer and some touch up would really make it nice. The paint would definitely acceptable for presentable driver once it is cleaned up. The wheels are fine. Front and rear bumpers are respectable. What is nice is the fiberglass shows no evidence of being repaired anywhere. This body is nice and straight. All of the glass is the original “XXX” glass. Interior: The interior on this Esprit needs to be cleaned but it is in nice condition. The leather seats are excellent. The door panels are great. The dash is great and not pulling off like I have seen on other Esprits. Some items missing are the floor mats, heater control knobs, one cigarette lighter, etc. The seats need seat rails still or could probably be bolted down in place as they are. So there are some finishing touches needed in the interior as well but it is quite complete and respectable looking. I believe the radio is the original unit. The shifter knob is still the original wood one and is nice. In Conclusion: Two Italian motorcycles, a vintage race car, other sports cars, working excessive hours at my full time job, and trying to also run a small business has caused me to look for ways to simplify. I have done nothing to the Esprit since January. I purchased a clutch slave cylinder numerous months ago (will be included with sale), and still have not even jacked the car up to put it in. I think I have a new clutch for this year of Esprit and new tan headliner hanging around somewhere in my garage that I would be willing to include as well. The way things are going I would personally not have this Esprit done until next spring with the way my schedule is. So it is time to simplify and make the Esprit available for you to enjoy. Many of the mechanical Esprit parts are relatively inexpensive as Lotus used numerous parts from Triumph and other European companies. Service manuals and owner’s manual will be included. Clean title included. This Esprit is some clutch hydraulic work (slave cylinder already purchased, stainless hose and clutch master cylinder are less than $250) away from being driven around. At the price I am asking, you can get in this Esprit at a very fair price and have a numerous thousand dollar cushion and be under what it is valued at when you are done. These Giugiaro Esprits are increasing in demand and offer great bank for the buck. At the time of posting this, this was the only Turbo Giugiaro on Ebay. These years had some of the lowest production numbers for the Esprit. These cars offer some of the best handling for the time period and actually are decently quick. These are VERY VERY fun vehicles. Having owned numerous years of Porsche 911s, multiple Ferraris, and other sports/exotic cars, the Lotus Esprit tends to be one of the most fun to drive and also looks just as exotic. Serious buyers, please contact me with any questions. This vehicle is located in Sussex, WI 53089. The nearest large airport is Mitchell International in Milwaukee, WI, about 40 minutes away. Please note: I am a knowledgeable enthusiast involved in numerous aspects of the automotive scene and live by the code of “doing what is right”. I have sold other vehicles on Ebay and have 100% positive feedback. 262-391-1069 This is a serious listing so please treat it as such. The car will be sold through Ebay, and only Ebay, with proper procedures and reduced risk for both buyer and seller. Putting in an offer or accepting an offer is committing to a contract to purchase this vehicle and the following terms. I have attempted to describe this vehicle very fairly but it is the buyer’s responsibility to determine their opinion of the vehicle’s condition prior to submitting or accepting an offer. If a professional pre-purchase inspection is wanted, it must be completed prior to committing to buying through putting in or accepting an offer. Winning bidder must deposit a non-refundable $1000 down payment within 48 hours of auction close via Paypal. Remaining funds must be received no later than two weeks from auction end. Negative feedback will be given to non-paying buyers and a case via Ebay will be opened. Vehicle must be picked up from Sussex, WI no later than two weeks from auction end. $15 per day fee for extended storage. Vehicle will not leave nor title mailed until all funds have been received/verified. Wire transfer is the preferred method of payment. Bank check or cashier’s check also accepted. Once auction is over, the vehicle will be kept in appropriate general care by the owner. Buyer is responsible for insurance once auction has ended. No warranty is expressed or implied. Vehicle is sold as is. Transportation of the vehicle is the buyer's responsibility. If special circumstances are needed for anything, including time, please contact me.

Trim Esprit Turbo Hardtop