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1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo 1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo
$19,000
Fresno, Texas
Tires have 90% tread. There are spots where the paint is slightly spidered. This car has never seen snow and is always parked indoors. I drive this car every other weekend to keep the fluids going. Always 93 Shell or Chevron gas. Oil changes have been done more often than needed because I'm anal that way. I aim for full disclosure at all times when selling, but it's possible I might have left something out so I welcome the calls/texts. It's considered a mid-engine car, meaning the engine is behind the cockpit in case you're not familiar with Lotus. Here's the list: Items that need attentionDriver door still sags a little bit Wiper motor and assembly need replacing (I have the part) Brake vacuum pump needs replacing - it makes a squealing noise (I have the part) Driver window needs a bit of assistance to raise Headlights don't always come up at the same time Stereo doesn't work Paint spidering in some areas - have to look close to see Good:It's a Lotus! Everywhere you go, folks gawk Tires are near brand new Interior is in good shape Oil changes done every 2k with synthetic only All parts are OEM except the stereo A/C was recently worked on/pressure-tested Problematic red clutch cable replaced Front rotors & pads replaced Entire brake system bled Even better:Sphere Motorsports replaced the cooling system which includes chargecooler/water pump replacement and impeller - this was $3500I have the invoice from the work done including the Lotus Service log filled out by Mark to verify work was completedCar will come with original manual, service log history and other bitsThe car was professionally detailed before Sphere Motorsports began work on it. This was $300 done by Vive in Houston, TX. Sphere Motorsports ran a connection from the brake booster pump to the console on the binnacle. When pedal pressure from the rear is required, the button is pressed to prime the pump. Please call me for more information if needed. The car was professionally transported from Alabama to Texas. The inspection was done a little under a few months ago and no problems with emissions. Car currently has a lien with USAA but they're easy to work with and the process should be smooth. Look up what a Lotus (this particular year model, 1993.5) like this is worth and you'll soon discover how rare it is and how fair my price is. Why am I selling it? I don't want to, REALLY don't, but a recent change in finances forces me to. The method of contact is phone/text/email. Please, no calls or texts before 7am or after 11pm. Scammers are reported immediately. Ex. If your son is in Europe/Uruguay/Namibia and you have PayPal, UPS, money order or some other lame excuse, I'll report your number. I'm a motivated seller. I'm John and thanks for looking.
Trim Turbo
Lotus : Esprit Turbo Coupe 2-Door 1989 lotus esprit turbo
$16,900
Roswell, Georgia
Rare supercar looks and performance for a very attractive price! It is hard to describe just what it's like to drive a Lotus, but if you are the type that really loves the act of driving, then this is the ultimate car for you. Fast, with amazing handling, the Esprit was comparable to a Ferrari 308 of the same year. Also, pictures don't do it justice. You have to see it in person to understand just how low and sleek it looks. Just awesome. I have owned the car for a couple of years and use it as a daily driver whenever possible. Since I bought the car, I have worked to bring it up to date on all the major Lotus services (including new timing belt, valve adjustment, and much more), and have sorted out a lot of the most common problems found on Esprits of this vintage. Given all of this, I'd say the car is in overall excellent condition. I have a full set of manuals and some extra parts I'll include with the sale. It is currently fitted with a CAT Deleted Flowmaster exhaust, but I also have the original exhaust, plus a CAT only one, and a straight pipe option. Here is a partial list of what has been done to the car recently... New Tires (only 5k miles or so) Valve adjustment - COMPLETED Re-seal cam towers - COMPLETED Water Pump Rebuild - COMPLETED Timing belt (heavy duty black Lotus belt) - REPLACED Tentioner bearing (flennor) - REPLACED Broken air pump bracket - REPLACED Thermostat - REPLACED Rubber hose connections between metal cooling lines - REPLACED Spark plugs - REPLACED Motor mounts - REPLACED Sand blast, powder coated coolant tank Both oil cooler lines replaced with new heavier duty hoses and fittings New Aluminum Fuel Tanks from Boyd Welding - INSTALLED Fuel tank balance pipe - Sand blasted and powder coated New gas struts for lift gate All engine bay side panels, truck floor, engine cover, air cleaner, seat belt reel covers, smoothed, sanded, and repainted Other upgrades include: Rear Shocks - replaced with adjustable units RAM AIR Mod Upgraded MSG Coils Carbon fiber gauge cluster Upgraded brake pads Braided clutch hose Located in Roswell, GA. This car is also listed locally and auction will be ended early if it sells.
Trim Turbo Coupe 2 Door
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
Lotus : Esprit SE Turbo 1990 lotus esprit se turbo
$19,998
Plaistow, New Hampshire
Up for sale ...1990 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo First off lets get a few things clear. If you click Buy It Now...this means you have agreed to buy this car now. Not that you want the car and you want me to hold the car for x amount of days while you sell your car, get a loan, get permission from your wife, or mull it over. You have bought the car. I will not send any more pics, I will not accept your Facebook friend request, I will not listen to your life story or bro stories about the cars you have or had/seen. I am on here to sell this car not socialize. Please do not waste my time. 2) You make me an offer and I accept. You have bought this car. Pay the NON REFUNDABLE deposit and get your funds together and pay me in full in 48 hours. The deposit is not for me to hold the car while you think about it, ask a thousand questions, request hundreds of pics and videos only to back out a week later. Ask plenty of questions before you agree to buy. Not after. Call me old fashioned but drive over and look at the car. Or get an appraiser. If you do not see it in the picture it isn't there. Do not ask about any original parts that are not in the pictures. Now with that said...The description... This lotus comes from California, it was stored for prolonged period. Sold new in California, It was regularly driven until Y2K and pretty much sitting since. Clean Carfax shows no accidents or any other issues. WE have replaced timing belt and clutch assembly. Timing belt due to age, clutch however was on its last leg. Anyhow, starts, runs, drive good. Clutch has upgraded steel braided hose, done prior to us. Body has been re-sprayed once before to same yellow, not a greatest job bit still looks good. Interior could use little help, dashboard lacquer has pealed and will need refinishing. Seats are OK but could use little help, maybe leather treatment or just soapy water. Anyway, Non rusty, clean Carfax, Mechanically sound, good looking Stevens bodied Esprit at reasonable price! PLATES ARE NOT INCLUDED. Buyer is responsible for shipping the car. We will gladly assist with International shipping. We will store the car for free for one week. After the first week there will be a 100.00 a week storage fee! Once again SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY! If you click Buy it Now you have bought it now. This twenty five year old car is sold AS IS NO WARRANTY. Thank you. Photo gallery click to enlarge
Trim SE Turbo
Lotus : Esprit Coupe Lotus Esprit Coupe | Low Miles | Red / Beige | Special Edition
$25,000
Miami, Florida
1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE Only 20,136 Miles Red Exterior Beige Interior Manual Transmission 2.2L 4Cylinder Turbo ** Owner's Manual Available** *Service Records Available* Please Feel Free to send me a message or email me at [email protected] if you have any Questions. Thank you for taking the Time to view the Listing :)
Trim Turbo SE
Lotus : Esprit Turbo SE Coupe 2-Door 1993 lotus esprit turbo se
$20,500
Annapolis, Maryland
For auction is my Esprit Turbo, a truly great car. This one has only 24000 miles. I am the third owner having purchased it 4 years ago after a yearlong search. The work done is documented below. Everything works as it should. The paint is original and shows the wear of 20+ years. The previous owner bumped the left front bumper with his snow blower and cracked the paint. Tires are 3 year old Kuhmo Escatas, not the best handling but I wanted to keep the Revolution wheels. I have the certificate of provenience and documentation from Lotus Cars which goes with the car. I have had several toy cars and thought the Esprit was to be the “forever” car. But realized there are several other cars I really want to own (Elan +2S, MGB GT, TR 250) so The Lotus is for sale. The search, purchase and road trip home are documented in an article I wrote published on Petrolicious here: http://www.petrolicious.com/a-lotus-road-trip-is-an-old-english-car-thing I removed the rear wing (I think it looks better). It is bubble wrapped in the basement and comes with the car. Recently Brake/clutch fluid flushed Stainless brake flex lines installed Rebuild shift quadrant and shift translator New ABS pressure switch Oil and filter changed, Mobile 1 20w50 A/C charged and cold New headliner Last year Water pump replaced Timing belt with idler bearing All engine drive belts replaced All coolant hoses Air filter replaced Oil and filter changed, Mobile 1 20w50 Replaced shift boot Cleaned and treated leather Replaced all speakers 2 years ago Charge cooler pump rebuilt New oil pressure sender Resealed injectors Repacked front wheel bearings Replaced left rear wheel bearing Oil and filter changed, Mobile 1 20w50 Gearbox filled with MT-90 Replaced spark plugs Installed Sony radio with Bluetooth and USB port The original radio and amplifier unit goes with the car. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer and the buyer is responsible for a $1000 deposit within 24 hours of auction end. The balance of the purchase price will be transacted via bank transfer or cash
Trim Turbo SE Coupe 2 Door
Lotus : Esprit S4 TURBO 1995 lotus espirit s 4
$42,000
Fullerton, California
Finished in classic Calypso Red, this stunning 1995 lotus Esprit S4 is a one owner car and has been fastidiously taken care of by a passionate owner. This Esprit comes with the original leather bound handbook both keys, a clean car fax report and maintenance done by Viking Motor Sports in so cal. also worth noting is the fact that the Esprit S4 is among the rarest Esprit's, as Lotus sold a mere 82 S4's in the United States for 1995. Yet many purists, including the long time engineers at the factory consider them to be among the best ever made. This is principally because when they added the heavier V8 in 1997 they had to cut some of the sub frame to accommodate the larger engines, thus the S4 model is stiffer and more light weight then the later V8 models this Esprit S4 will appeal to the collector and enthusiast driver alike. Engine: 2.2L 2174CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged pushing 340hp. One of 82 Esprit's imported in 1995. Upgrades: Custom interior with tan and red leather / red stitching and piping throughout / Custom red dash / Upgraded ceramic ball bearing turbo charger w/ custom exhaust / HKS blow-off valve / K&N air filter / Custom floor mats / Custom black powder coated wheels with red pin stripe / Red Brembo calipers / HID running lights / Custom alpine and A/D/S sound system with subwoofer and 2x amps / new tires / Stainless steel rear valance / All maintenance up to date including new water pump and timing belt / Complete disassembly and repaint done 2015.
Trim S4 TURBO
Lotus : Esprit SE V8 Twin Turbo 1998 lotus esprit se v 8 twin turbo 19 k oz arvin exhaust tune 2 owners low res
$33,900
Brentwood, Tennessee
1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Twin Turbo with only 19k miles! 67 Professional Photos *** Update: NEW TIRES INSTALLED 3/16/15*** Niche Motors is proud to offer this rare and beautiful 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Twin Turbo with only 19k miles! Click the link for 67 photos and a full description. Buy with confidence! Click here for the full description and 67 photos Car is listed for sale locally and the auction can be ended at anytime ***Mandatory Processing Fee of $250 Must Be Collected and is not included in the sales price*** All Deposits are Non-Refundable. Please inquire about transportation quotes! 615-678-7176 9028 Church St. E Brentwood, TN 37027 www.niche-motors.com
Trim SE V8 Twin Turbo
