Lotus Esprit
The Lotus Esprit is Hethel's wedge-shaped mid-engined sports car, bought and sold at auction on Bidders Highway.
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Built from the mid-1970s until 2004, the Esprit pairs a glassfibre body with a steel backbone chassis and very little weight. Early S1 and S2 cars carry Giugiaro's sharpest lines and the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre engine, while the Turbo Esprit of the 1980s added real pace. Enthusiast interest tends to focus on the S1, the S3, and the later turbocharged cars – Turbo 2.2, Turbo HCi and Turbo SE, along with the Peter Stevens-restyled high-wing models.
When viewing a Lotus Esprit for sale, check the backbone chassis and its mountings, look for crazing or cracks in the gelcoat, and assess the cooling system, head gasket and cambelt history. Documented servicing counts for a great deal. Whether you are buying or selling an Esprit, Bidders Highway handles the auction.
