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St. Andrews Autos

Phillips Farm/Highwood Rd Edney Common Chelmsford

CM1 3PX

1980 Lotus Esprit Essex Turbo. Car No 1 . The Factory Active Car For Sale

This car has up until recently been on display at the Lotus Factory Headquarters . It will require a degree of recommissioning, as its been on display for a number of years in their reception area.

Considered the Holy Grail of Lotus Esprit's, this car has only ever been owned by the Lotus factory , and has covered a mere 7000 miles

Originally it was Pre Production car No 1 and registered as NCL 457V. It was then registered to DeLorean Motor Company , whilst being used by one of their directors when he was working at Lotus. We've checked the glovebox for narcotics, so we dont think it was John's personal car .......

It was later repainted in its current black livery and used as the Active Suspension Develpoment Car , driven by the likes of Nigel Mansell, whilst being used to develop the active suspension on the F1 cars.

We have various press articles showing the car being tested by Nigel at Brands Hatch, and various letters of provenance from the Lotus factory .

Opportunities like this are unique. This is a very important car in the history of Lotus cars . A must for any serious collector or Museum

The car has a current UK V5/ Title, which clearly shows its registration to the Lotus factory.

I'm happy to arrange worldwide shipping , and will take anything interesting in part exchange.

Thank you for reading.

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