Chassis No.: 0621H • 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. https://www.mecum.com/lots/447298/1978-lotus-esprit-s1/
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Lotus Esprit, 1978
Chassis No.: 78020720H • Exterior: White • Interior: Black • 2.0L engine • Rare Monaco White over Black leather • $15,000 in recent mechanical work • New clutch, belts, service and SS exhaust • Rebuilt cylinder head by Kip Motors Dallas, Texas • Rebuilt Weber carburetors by Kip Motors Dallas, Texas • Authentication letter from Lotus • 1 of 30 produced in White out of 266 produced in 1978 • Original Lotus Speedline wheels • Fuel tanks removed, cleaned and replaced • All braided steel fuel lines 2.0L, 1 of 30 in White https://www.mecum.com/lots/293390/1978-lotus-esprit/
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Lotus Esprit Coupe, 1978
Chassis No.: 78020728H • Exterior: Red • Interior: Beige • Body: Coupe • Low production model • Mid engine V-8 powered • Believed to be 53,178 miles https://www.mecum.com/lots/182604/1978-lotus-esprit-coupe/
