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Lotus Esprit
ESPRIT_S1S2 - Esprit S1/S2
1978 Lotus Esprit S2 Chassis number 78110133S Engine number
1978
Manual
Petrol
£22,000 – £26,000
Estimate range
Listing Source
Charterhouse Auctioneers
Auction
Auction Ended
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Estimate
£22,000 - £26,000
Location
United Kingdom
Description
1978 Lotus Esprit S2 Chassis number 78110133S Engine number HD907 7810 15544 Registration number ATH 646T John Player Special Black with a black leather interior and gold alloy wheels Extensive works carried out by South West Lotus Centre including an engine rebuild and being repainted (bills on file for £18,964.53, £6,147.27 & £9,244.28 from 2022), see images online Left hand drive, originally supplied to Canada Bought by the owner from America to drive down to Le Mans 24 Hour, which he complet...
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
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower160 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1978
Body StyleCoupe
RegistrationATH646T
VIN78110133S
Production Info
Production Years1978 - 1980
GenerationESPRIT_S1S2
Listing Source
Charterhouse Auctioneers
Auction
Auction Ended
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Estimate
£22,000 - £26,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
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