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Lotus Esprit S1, 1978

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Chassis No.: 0621H

Auction: Dallas 2020

Auction date: October 17, 2020

Lot No.: S127.1

$42,000 | High bid

  • Exterior: Yellow
  • Ultra rare Series 1 Esprit
  • One of Only 459 examples distributed to the U.S.
  • Lightweight, track-inspired English icon
  • Retains original driveline
  • Matching numbers 2.0L engine and cylinder head
  • Less than 1,000 miles since comprehensive mechanical work
  • Spring 2020 inspection, tune-up and detailing
  • Service invoices, photos, workshop manual and owner’s handbook
  • Originally sold in California
  • 69,000 believed-original miles
  • RetroSound radio
  • Original mirrors included
  • New weatherstripping installed
  • Original upholstery

2.0L, 1 of 459 for U.S.

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