THE CLASSIC SALE 21st & 22nd March 2026

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 69 •1981 saw the debut of Esprit Series 3 powered by a wet-sump 2.2-litre ‘Type 912’ engine with a Garrett T3 turbocharger offering 210bhp, 0-60 in 5.4 seconds and 150mph • The interior trim was revised which, when combined with changes to the body moulds, resulted in more headroom and bigger footwell • The Turbo Esprit retained the aerodynamic body kit of the Essex cars and featured prominent ‘Turbo Esprit’ decals on the nose and sides, plus bespoke 15’’ BBS alloy wheels • The example presented in Dark Blue Metallic and at the time of cataloguing just 39,438 miles were displayed on the odometer • Included in the history file is a letter from the Lotus Archives confirming this a one of one specification, a ‘Certificate of Vehicle Provenance’, and nine MOT Certificates dating from 1990 to 2004 •Acquired by the current owner in 2016, this has been his companion for multiple trips to Europe with its last outing being a dash down to the Le Mans Classic • The Esprit has been professionally stored and lightly used during the last six years, some light recommissioning to be required before road use Beautifully presented in Dark Blue Metallic with gold decals over Champagne leather, this Esprit S3 Turbo displays just 39,438 miles. Seller Rating: 83 / 135 ««« Registration: B300 NPA Chassis No.: SCC082910FHD12086 Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 Lot 213 1985 Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo - 39,438 Miles • This striking example was purchased brand new by our vendor to order from Christopher Neil TVR • The 4-litre cars were powered by the 3,996cc ‘Speed Six’ engine offering 360bhp, 0-60 in 4 seconds and 180mph • It was finished by the factory in ‘colour to sample’ Tropical Green, a Vauxhall colour, and the original colour swatch is included •Significant specialist expenditure includes a full engine-out rebuild in October 2011 (£9,500) undertaken by Christopher Neil TVR and a second rebuild in July 2017 (£8,000) at 141,133 miles • It also benefits from a full chassis replacement in February 2018 (£13,200) at 146,938 miles and a full service with a new battery in January 2025 • The most recent engine rebuild and the chassis replacement were carried out within the last 11,000 miles at a total of cost of £21,228 •Retains its original Panasonic CD stereo and is accompanied by much original paperwork including the TVR Tuscan order form dated 27/08/2003, the original Christopher Neil TVR New Vehicle Invoice dated 19/12/2003, invoices for dealer servicing throughout its life, and receipts detailing maintenance and repairs One owner from new and factory finished in ‘colour to sample’ Tropical Green, a well-documented 2003 TVR Tuscan 4.0. Seller Rating: 88 / 135 ««« Registration: K88 KGC Chassis No.: SDLEA16A238001461 Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 Lot 214 2003 TVR Tuscan 4.0-Litre - One Owner from New More Details Lot 213 Bid On Lot 213 More Details Lot 214 Bid On Lot 214