1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit

1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit offered at online auction by Repo Vehicle Holdings. Bank-sourced car with a clear title, VIN history report, no buyer fees and a 30-day return window. Open bidding with the full bid history visible.

Now showing 60k miles, the car rides on 15″ BBS Mahle basketweave alloy wheels coupled with QA1 adjustable coilovers at all four corners and features pop-up headlights, rear window louvers, and a rear spoiler. Inside, bucket seats trimmed in black Connolly leather are accompanied by a carbon-fiber instrument cluster surround as well as air conditioning and an aftermarket stereo. The engine is equipped with an SE chargecooler, twin Dell’Orto carburetors, and JE forged pistons.

The Series III Esprit was the final variation of the Giugiaro-penned design, and the Turbo model featured an aerodynamic body kit used on the earlier Essex Turbo Esprit. This example underwent a single-stage repaint in black with gold Turbo Esprit graphics circa 2012. Work under previous ownership is noted to have involved installing a replacement Pilkington windshield as well as fitting 3M paint protection film to the nose of the car and applying a CQuartz ceramic coating to the body.

The 15″ BBS Mahle basketweave alloy wheels are mounted with Kumho tires measuring 195/60 up front and 235/60 out back. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted discs with inboard rear units. The wheels were reportedly refinished under previous ownership, and the prior listing for the car notes that 25mm H&R wheel spacers are installed out back.

The bucket seats are upholstered in black Connolly leather, and the dashboard, center console, and door panels are trimmed to match. An older Alpine AM/FM cassette stereo is connected to an Alpine amplifier in the passenger-side footwell as well as aftermarket speakers in the rear bulkhead. Additional appointments include a wood shift knob, a digital clock, air conditioning, and power windows. Wear is noted on the armrest and shift boot.