1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo Essex Commemorative Edition 005
- Mileage: 53000
- Year: 1980
- Transmission type: Manual
- Fuel type: Petrol
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Lotus Esprit Turbo Essex Commemorative Edition No.005
This is a very rare opportunity to own the most sort after of all Esprit models.
The Essex Commemorative edition was launched to commemorate the launch of the new Turbo Esprit in collaboration with Essex Petroleum who were the main Formula One sponsor at the time and was unveiled at a party hosted by Essex in London's Royal Albert Hall. However, the planned 100 commemorative cars were cut short, meaning that only 34 production Essex commemorative cars have been recorded, 23 for the domestic UK market and 11 for the export market. This information has been provided by Lotus Cars.
This car is Essex No. 005, Chassis Number 10903. According to records there are only 13 Essex cars left in the UK.
I have owned this car for 9 years in which time it has undergone a full restoration with a full engine rebuild, gearbox cleaned and checked by PNM Engineering and a full mechanical overhaul. Everything on the car has been refurbished or replaced. The restoration took around 7 years to complete. It comes with a large file full of receipts which amount to over £26,000.The original tool kit and jack are supplied with the car as is an original Lotus soft car cover . Also included is a certificate of provenance and after sales letter from Lotus Cars.
The body of the car was fully stripped and painted to a very high standard and the car was fully retrimmed also to a very high standard . Thousands of man hours have gone into this restoration and the outcome is stunning. This Essex Esprit has got to be one of the best examples in the UK .
Any inspection is welcome and for further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
