1979 Lotus Esprit S2

1979

58,200 miles

Manual

Petrol

Ashford, Kent

No estimate provided

Bidding ends 15 Oct at 00:59

Listing Source

Hobbs Parker

Auction

Auction Date

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Starts at 10:30

Ends at 00:59

11 days remaining

Location

United Kingdom

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Buyer notes

Driven 30 miles to the auction centre.
In a local enthusiast collection since 2003.
Original chassis powder coated in 2003.

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Description

LOTUS / ESPRIT S2 / Saloon 2 Doors / BLUE Driven 30 miles to our auction centre. In a local enthusiasts collection since 2003.Original chassis powder coated in 2003.

About the Esprit S2

The Esprit S2 (1978-1981) featured revised front styling and improved interior. Same 160hp engine. Around 1,200 built. More refined than S1 while retaining the dramatic wedge shape.

Known Issues to Watch For

Four-cylinder Esprit: Engine: 907/910/912 - timing belt, head gaskets, cooling system. Turbo cars - turbo seals, wastegate, intercooler. Cooling: Critical, especially turbo. Gearbox: Citroën (early) weak. Renault UN1 (later) adequate. Electrics: Various issues depending on era. Pop-up headlights. Body: Fibreglass - stress cracks common. Rear clam access difficult. Budget £3-6k annually.

Desirable Options

Turbo SE or S4s specification, good bodywork, full service history, recent timing belt