1978 Lotus Esprit S1 Fully Restored! on 2040-cars
US $26,000.00
Year:1978
Mileage:29723
Location:
Kimberly, Wisconsin, United States
1978
Lotus Esprit S1 Full Frame-off Restoration
This
Series 1 Esprit is one of 718 S1s produced. These cars Have been lauded for its
handling and is said to have the best steering of any Esprit. The S1 Esprit can
be distinguished from later Esprits by a shovel-style front air dam, Fiat X1/9
tail lights, lack of body-side ducting. Inside the car, the most obvious
indication of an S1 Esprit is a one-piece instrument cluster with green-faced
Veglia gauges. The Series 1 embodied Lotus' performance through light weight
mantra, weighing less than 1,000 kg (2,205 lb). Lotus' claim of
0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 138 mph.
This is actually an S1 Esprit. It has a very
late production date. (May 1978). Lotus was gearing up to produce the S2’s
(which started production in May 1978) and were starting to add some of the
production changes to the line before actually introducing the S2. This
car has a few of those changes. Dual headlamp motors, some additional body to
chassis attachment points. The battery was moved to the very rear of the boot.
Mine had the battery there but I preferred the location in the S1’s so I moved
it back. Lousy access but better weight distribution. The heater fan has dual
fans like the S2’s.
This car has received a complete Frame-off
Restoration (see photos). Numerous Powder Coated parts as well as the best
quality of paint finishes. Best quality used thorough out, Koni shocks,
Stainless exhaust, Epsilon 3 piece wheels, Griffin Aluminum radiator, Spal
cooling fans and much more. Chassis and suspension components all powder
coated. Body stripped to bare fiberglass, epoxy primed, and painted in Glasurit
base coat clear coat paint to a better than new finish. New factory correct
interior.
This car is absolutely fantastic inside and out.
Runs and drives as good as it looks. Traveled only 3,000 miles since restoration.
You will not find a nicer S1 Esprit anywhere.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Happy Bidding!
Conditions
of Sale
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written
or implied unless there is a warranty in effect from the factory. The seller
shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity,
genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.
No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness,
imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for
identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any
type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the
vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value
and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make
every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this
vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no
responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the
vehicle.
Seller reserves the right not to sell to any bidder with 0 or negative feedback
or to any bidder for any reason. 10% (non-refundable deposit) in
certified funds or bank to bank wire transfer is due within 2 business days of
auction end and balance is due within 7 business days of auction end. Buyer is
responsible for cost of shipping.
Remember that your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this
item. If you require an inspection, have it done prior to bidding. I strongly
encourage all bidders to inspect vehicle personally or enlist the services of a
professional inspector prior to placing a bid. After the sale, inspections are
not recognized as a contingency to completing your obligation to your winning
bid. If there are any questions regarding the above terms, please e-mail prior
to bidding. Serious bidders only please. Good luck! On May-23-14 at 20:32:53 PDT, seller added the following information: WILL SELL WORLDWIDE!!!
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