Equipment
Wolfrace alloy wheels, Dunlop tires, woodrim steering wheel, power windows, factory radio.
Condition
The gasket around the bumper is pretty uneven, but it may very well have from the factory that way. Well preserved bodywork. Clean and tidy underneath. Like new interior. Showing 4,188 miles from new and absolutely a collector grade S1 Esprit, possibly the best unrestored one in existence.
Market commentary
This is one of the very early Esprits that had the color mixed into the gelcoat rather than painted on top. Less than 500 Series I cars made it to the U.S., and build quality was so typically Lotus that there can't be many left in anything close to good condition, so this car is very special. Like the later twin-turbo model displayed next to it at the preview, this car was an absolute home run, bringing over twice what other good S1 Esprits tend to command, a healthy but not unreasonable premium for originality and early build.