Lotus Eclat V8 'Spyder Donington' Coupé, 1979
Lotus Eclat
Lotus Eclat•
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Chassis No.: 7811/1364A
Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000 GBP
- Odometer reading: TBC
- MoT expiry date: exempt
- 3.5-litre Rover V8 engine
- Built in 1990
- Used in Spydersport's publicity material
- In storage since 2000
This Eclat-based Spyder Donington was last on the road in 1999 and has been in storage since 2000. The car was converted in 1990 and used in Spydersport's publicity material (see file). Previous owner I P Morrison clearly found driving the Lotus a daunting prospect: "Lotus V8 too fast for me. Please buy it before (a) I kill myself or worse still (b) I lose my licence!" Although running and driving, the car will require re-commissioning following its lengthy period of storage and thus is sold strictly as viewed. To Schedule a video condition report for this lot please click here
Vendor Score Total: 64/100 Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered "as is / as seen" subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments. Key for sellers' assessments: 1/5 POOR.
A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing 2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage 3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well 4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout 5/5 EXCELLENT.
Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25 Body Work: 3 Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3 Glass: 3 Paint: 3 Wheels/Tyres: 3 INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20 Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3 Headlining: 3 Seats: 3 Trim: 3 ENGINE TOTAL: 14/20 Mechanical components: 4 Running: 3 Starting: 3 Under Bonnet: 4 RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 15/20 Axles: 4 Brakes: 4 Gearbox/Clutch: 3 Suspension: 4 ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10 Ancillary components: 3 Main components: 3 Car History File: 2/5
