Following the exceptional standard of entries for our recent Oulton Park Gold Cup sale, we’re delighted to announce that early entries for our Autumn sale at Bolesworth Castle on 22nd September include this ultra-desirable 1999 Lotus Esprit V8 GT – with a similarly desirable registration number!
The car is being offered by the vendor “very reluctantly,” and only because they’ve bought another Lotus. With just three former keepers, this 1999 example is fresh from a comprehensive overhaul by highly-rated Wirral specialists PNM Engineering. This included new discs, pads and ABS wheel sensors, plus a refurbished Kelsey Hayes ABS unit. Brake pipes were renewed throughout, while on the engine front, the twin-turbo powertrain benefits from one new and one refurbished turbo, a new clutch, a full gearbox rebuild and new engine mounts. The cambelts were replaced in November 2021, and it had new exhaust manifolds and studs less than 4,000 miles ago. The vendor says it has even had new radiators, including air conditioning radiators, with the only job outstanding being a new gasket for the air con pump. Other highlights include four new Yokohama tyres and fresh suspension ball joints.
‘V88 ESP’ has an odometer reading around 61,500 miles and boasts an enviable 13 stamps in its service book. The vendor says it was protected in storage for a few years as the previous keeper was overseas, but they have actively used it since they bought it three years ago – and they add it took them almost two years to find an example this good, with unmarked interior and paintwork.
The vendor reports that “It’s had well over £17,000 spent in a mere 4,000 miles, and there are a lot more previous receipts, MOTs and so on in the history file.” An interesting extra detail for enthusiasts are the tinted windows, which were only fitted to special Lotus show models…
ESTIMATE: £50,000-£60,000
The Hampson team is busily photographing and cataloguing a fine range of other entries (so watch this space!) – and we look forward to receiving further consignments! If you would like to showcase your classic or performance car in an unrivalled setting, why not contact us to arrange a valuation now? Our friendly specialist team will be delighted to help you!
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