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Description
The current owner was actually on the hunt for an early Porsche 911 when he came across the Esprit and found it both interesting and fun. However, he soon developed a kind of "usage anxiety" due to the car’s extremely low mileage, which is why it hasn’t seen much road time in his ownership either.
At the 2009 inspection, the car had 10,430 km on the clock. Today, it shows just 10,800 km, and the original delivery tires are still fitted. The most recent approved inspection was carried out on 2025-05-20.
Free history (17)
Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
It has recently undergone a minor service, including an oil change, new spark plugs, and a general check-up, along with a passed inspection. In preparation for the season, the car has seen more use than usual compared to previous years, and mechanically it feels lively and well put together. The little that can be seen of the mid-mounted engine looks clean and dry, with nicely painted red details.
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Interior condition
Stylish, unworn, and untouched original interior that has been well preserved—this also applies to the rear luggage compartment and the front storage area, which includes the spare wheel, master brake cylinder, fire extinguisher, and fuse box, all of which appear nearly new. Period-correct Alpine sound system in working order.
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Exterior condition
Original paint in excellent, near-new condition, overall very presentable and attractive. Even underneath around the engine bay, the car is pleasing to look at. The older Goodyear Eagle NCT tires still have good tread, but they are nearly 40 years old.
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General condition
Even though this example is best regarded as an exceptionally low-mileage representative of the model—and it’s perfectly understandable that an owner would want to preserve that—it still benefits from being driven a few miles each summer in good weather. Doing so helps maintain both its value and the functionality of this fun and engaging mechanical machine.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1988-07-20 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1988-07-21
Senast godkända besiktning: 2025-05-19
Besiktigad tom: 2027-05-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 6
Facts about the model
The increased compression was made possible by an upgraded Bosch KE-Jetronic engine management and fuel injection system. The car served as a transitional model before the launch of the even more advanced SE (Special Equipment) version in 1989.
The HCPI offered improved fuel economy, better throttle response, and a more refined driving experience compared to earlier Turbo Esprit models. It featured a new, rounder and more aerodynamic body design, a partially galvanized chassis, and upgraded suspension and steering. It was also one of the last Lotus models produced before General Motors acquired the company later that same year.
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Peter Sundfeldt
+46 705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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