The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre 2024

42 The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre 2024 Cars iconicauctioneers.com • The Esprit’s 1987 redesign (X180) was the work of Peter Stevens and whilst it retained the basic creativity behind the original Giorgetto Giugiaro design, it featured rounder, smoother lines, which helped to reduce the drag coefficient to only 0.33. • Initially, two models were available the Esprit Turbo at £29,995 and the Normally Aspirated Esprit at £22,995. They were visually indistinguishable externally apart from some minor detail differences • This smart example is finished in Calypso Red and features a tilting and removable sunroof • Purchased by our vendor three years ago from a collector and supplied with the original owner’s handbook, stamped service record, an extensive file of invoices and previous MOT Certificates supporting the current indicated mileage •Recorded maintenance includes a new clutch at 58,000 miles, new manifold struts at 64,000 miles and a cam belt at 67,000 miles •Attention during current ownership includes a full carb rebuild, water pump rebuild, electric window motors replaced, and headlight motor repaired. Serviced with a fresh MOT (no advisories) on 29/05/2024 Smart, Calypso Red, normally-aspirated Esprit with 72,000 miles indicated offered with a sensible estimate. Seller Rating: 81 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: E188 BGN Chassis No.: SCC085912JHD13193 Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 Lot 968 1988 Lotus Esprit X180 (NA) • The Mk2 may have suffered for not being the first Golf GTi but in many ways, it’s a better car - faster, more comfortable and more modern • Powered by a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated inline- four, producing around 110bhp, driving the front wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission •Dating from 1988, this 8-valve 3-door Mk2 has covered just 54,720 miles, nearly all of it with its original owner • Purchased by our vendor (the car’s second owner) recently with the intention of returning it to top form as a gift for his son when he became old enough to drive •Consequently, he has invested over £10,000 on a full underbody restoration, all running gear overhauled, engine bay fully detailed, SS exhaust and much more (see Condition Report) •He chose to leave the paintwork alone as it’s original and just needed a polish and wax • Two sets of wheels, factory originals and the (optional) BBS RAs •MOT until October 2025 issued with no advisories. Original stamped service book/ book pack Just two owners, less than 55,000 miles and substantial recent investment to present it in top form. Seller Rating: 94 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: F488 JNJ Chassis No.: WVWZZZ1GZKW099967 Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 Lot 969 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk2 8V 3-Door More Details Lot 968 Bid On Lot 968 More Details Lot 969 Bid On Lot 969