LOTUS Esprit S2 'JPS Edition'

This classic British sports car is a Lotus Esprit S2 in the rare and highly coveted 'JPS Edition', produced only in 1978 for the UK market. This specific 1978 model, chassis number 7812/0584G (#21 of just 100 built), boasts a distinctive black and gold color scheme with contrasting gold cloth inserts on its black leather interior. Featuring a lightweight fiberglass body, the Esprit tips the scale at just over a ton with a manual transmission and right-hand drive steering setup, promising agile handling even for today's standards. Beneath its long, sloping hood lies a 2.0-liter Lotus-tuned Ford four-cylinder engine delivering approximately 160 horsepower, propelling this classic to a claimed top speed of over 145 mph. With only an indicated 13,600 miles on the clock—a testament to its original condition—this pristine Esprit S2 'JPS Edition' is rare and unique even within Lotus' extensive motorsport lineage, making it highly desirable among collectors worldwide.

Last bid: £47,500