1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Coupe 2-door 2.2l - No Reserve! - on 2040-cars
Aldie, Virginia, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:2.2L 2174CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Light Blue
Make: Lotus
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Esprit
Trim: Turbo Coupe 2-Door
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 61,500
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: 40th Anniversary
Exterior Color: Pearl White
1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo - 40th Anniversary #71 of 88 made. 2.2 Turbo
I purchased this car with the intention of bringing the car back to 100% but recent financial difficulties have changed my priorities. The car was last inspected and on the road in 2007 and has been garaged kept since.
The body and paint are 98% perfect and almost flawless. There are some scuff marks under the front faring but only noticeable from under the car. One headlight motor is not working. I have a cross reference for a new one. I have not looked at it so it may be something simple.
The interior is about 80%. Is missing the horn button and the emergency brake and fuel door releases need to be repaired. It also looks like the trim under the column is missing. There is one small tear where you would rest your elbow. Someone stole the amplifier out from under the bonnet so there are some loose wires there and the radio does not power up. It has a hard wired front and rear radar detector but its probably out dated.
The engine compartment is beautiful and clean. From my estimation this engine has had to be out of the car. I have looked at about a dozen of these cars and none were this clean. It is missing one carpet piece on the boot floor and the cover for the Relays. These are simple to replicate. The engine had not been started in a few years. I took the time to properly lube the cylinders and cam shafts. I rotated the engine by hand, changed the oil and primed the oil pump prior to starting the car. I also drained both tanks and remarkably the fuel was not too bad. It fired right up and there was no visible smoke whatsoever. Upon the first test drive the turbo over-boosted and the engine management system quickly retarded the engine properly. I pulled it back in and removed the turbo waste gate. It was frozen and the diaphragm was torn. I found a used one and rebuilt it, reground the valve seat and reinstalled it. The car now runs and boosts properly. WOW what a thrill to drive. The transmission shifts properly through all of the gears. The vacuum pump is making racket and the brakes are stiff so it will need to be replaced. I have the NAPA part number so no worries about finding one.
I carefully inspected the timing belt and it appeared to be good but recommend replacing prior to putting on the racetrack. It appeared that the prior owner took exceptionally good care of this car. It looks like they have replaced many of the water hoses with silicone hoses. I think it has an aftermarket muffler I think it is an "Offenhauser"???
The tires look like new but clearly are at least 6 years old so your call on them. I would love to finish this car but am a single dad and just need my money back out of it. Feel free to call me to discuss any other details. 703-898-7511 I have listed everything I can remember about the car.
I have this for sale through many other publications so if it may sell there first. I am sorry if this happens. 2 people have come and looked at it and both were over 6' 1" tall. They did not fit! If you are over 6' tall you might want to reconsider unless you are going to drive with the Glass roof removed.
Please no scams. I will need cash or a cashiers check. The bank cashiers check will need to be verified prior to releasing the car or title. No exceptions. I have been through the fake check thing before and wont do that again. I would also ask that for 2 checks for any amount over $10,000 so there wont be a long waiting time for them to clear. Thank you for understanding this prior to buying.
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Lotus renames Russell Carr its head of design
Wed, 22 Oct 2014There's been a changing of the guard at Lotus recently. The legendary British sports car manufacturer fired its controversial chief executive Dany Bahar and replaced him recently with Jean-Marc Gales. And now it's named a new chief designer. Or rather, renamed its old one to the post.
That designer is the appropriately named Russell Carr, who had previously held the post until Bahar brought in his former compatriot Donato Coco (with whom he had previously served at Ferrari) and charged him with designing a series of ambitious but ill-fated concept cars that debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and were subsequently axed on Bahar's way out. Now Coco has been shown the door as well, effective at the end of this month. In his place, Carr - who has been with Lotus since 1990 - has been given back his old job after having been demoted to playing second fiddle to Coco for five years.
Although both Gales and Coco both served in senior positions at PSA Peugeot Citroën, Gales didn't join the French automaker until 2009 - the same year that Coco joined Lotus, five years after having left PSA to work at Ferrari.
Lotus said to be planning new sedan, crossover [w/poll]
Thu, 21 Aug 2014Lotus has been in limbo in recent years. After former CEO Dany Bahar revealed his plans to build six new models, its parent company was sold, Bahar was sacked, his plans were canceled and a new CEO was hired in the form of former Peugeot chief Jean-Marc Gales. The industry has been waiting ever since to find out what Gales would do with the storied marque, and now we seem to have some indication.
Reports coming in from Malaysia indicate that Jean-Marc presented to the board of parent company Proton a plan for Lotus to build a new sedan and crossover. Though details are scarce, and may seem downright blasphemous for an automaker that built is reputation on lightweight sports cars, it would not be the first time that the House that Colin Built has toyed with either idea.
The company presented the APX crossover concept at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, and the Eterne sedan concept as part of Bahar's far-reaching plans at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The new plans may use these concepts as starting points or could go another direction entirely.
Lotus recalling certain 2011 Evora S models for possible oil leak, fire
Mon, 29 Jul 2013Last year about 80 examples of the 2011 Lotus Evora S were recalled over an issue with the oil feed pipe. The same number of 2011 Evora S', but with different manufacture dates, are back in the recall box again for a very similar issue; this time it's the engine oil cooler hose that could rupture and spray oil either onto the rear wheels or a hot engine part. Neither of those cases is good, and the latter could potentially lead to a fire.
Lotus is working on a solution, so a recall date hasn't been announced. The bulletin below from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has more information.