1979 79 Lotus Eclat 521. Low mileage. low owners. For Sale

Stunning 1979 Lotus Eclat 521
only 57000 miles
current family ownership since 1982
Mot and tax exempt though i have put it in for an mot for peace of mind, it passed with no advisories so full 12 months of Mot that it didn't need
Timing belt replaced this week.
Stunning colour combination
Roman bronze metallic paint with magnolia leather trim and mid brown carpets

The Eclat shows 4 former keepers on the V5

First registered to the supplying dealer
Second and third owner the same but split between private and business ownership
Fourth owner acquired the car in 1982 keeping hold of it for 16 years before passing ownership to his son in law who has had owned it for the last 21 years

I gave this Eclat to my mechanic and asked him to go through it and make sure it was spot on for it's next owner as it has had little use over the last few years.
The timing belt was replaced a few years back and fully documented in the service history and was in perfect visual condition but it has been replaced this week for peace of mind as part of the recommissioning process along with a full service, and a general going over, it needed a few exhaust rubbers and anti roll bar bushes and some ignition parts and setting up, The starter motor was a little lazy so this was replaced. new oil and filter, air and fuel filters, spark plugs, condenser, points and coil. this has all now been completed and i drove it to the Mot station myself and it ran and drove beautifully.

Plenty of power, all the gears select cleanly, the clutch is nice and light and the ride and steering are spot on.

So it's ready to use and enjoy for the lucky new owner and i cannot see any significant work will be needed in the immediate future.

It has spent the last 36 years with 2 owners in the same family, always garaged in this time and as such is in outstanding original condition. kept in this condition and maintained correctly it should prove to be super cheap and economical classic car ownership

The colour combination is in my opinion just completely right for the style and era of the car and it gets so much attention on the road.
The bodywork is superb, all the gaps and angles are correct and the paintwork is very very good.
The interior is all present and correct, no little bits of trim missing, everything is fully operational and though the leather shows some sign of age it could be professionally cleaned or redyed if the new keeper wanted it perfect. but its all there and undamaged and i like the age on it so personally i would leave as is.
The headlining is perfect!
There is nothing missing inside and this is a huge bonus as that is where a lot of the Lotus unique parts are and they can be difficult to find.
The Eclat has Esprit bumpers, side skirts and front spoiler fitted and this was done 30 odd years ago and i think it looks stunning, the owner simply liked the look of them and and took the plunge

I am a professional car dealer with 20+ years dealing sports and classic cars, always scouring the country for interesting, unusual cars in the right condition. I only buy cars that i would be happy to own myself.
You could buy a tatty one for half the price of this one and spend the difference in trying to get it right and the end product wouldn't be half as good as this one.
Part exchange welcome, modern or classic, car, bike, scooter, motorhome.
If you want to have a chat about it or have any questions, Give me a call Simon
2 minutes from junction 5 of the M61 outside Bolton

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