Lotus Esprit 1989 - 2.2 Turbo FH 2dr

This lot will be auctioned via Hampson Auctioneers, Located at Bolesworth Castle on Sunday 23rd November 2025Finished in bright red with a contrasting light leather interior over red carpets, this striking 1989, mid-engined two-seater presents with the sharp, wedge-shaped profile and distinctive rear wing so closely associated with late-Eighties British exotica. Five-spoke alloy wheels, pop-up headlamps and period detailing all contribute to the classic appearance, while the cabin retains its original character, complete with three-spoke steering wheel, simple analogue instrumentation and manual transmission.The vendor informs us that the car has been in long-term enthusiast hands and is accompanied by a substantial history file. This includes a book pack and literature from a well-known independent specialist, together with numerous invoices, past MOT test certificates and assorted correspondence charting maintenance and expenditure over many years. A set of keys with alarm fobs is present, along with the V5C registration document. At the time of cataloguing the MOT position is to be confirmed, and prospective purchasers are invited to satisfy themselves regarding current test status by the time of sale.First introduced in the mid-1970s and updated for the so-called X180 generation in 1987, this celebrated wedge-shaped supercar combined a lightweight composite body and backbone chassis with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine mounted amidships. The result was a driving experience that majored on sharp steering, strong performance and exceptional roadholding, helping to establish the model as one of the standout British performance cars of its era and a poster-car favourite for a generation of enthusiasts.From long-term enthusiast ownership with 47,125 miles indicatedSupplied with substantial history file, book pack and multiple keysOffered without reserve