1994 Lotus Esprit, 41k Miles, Factory Paint, Records, Tools, Video! on 2040-cars
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.2L 2174CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit
Trim: S4 Coupe 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Mileage: 41,830
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Monaco White
Interior Color: Tan Leather
Up for sale is my 1994 Lotus Esprit Series 4, Monaco White, Tan leather interior, 41830 miles, totally factory paint car, clean Autocheck car history, no accidents, comes as Autocheck Assured, with detailed service records (see photos) from new. Paint is absolutely fantastic, all factory paint, no repaint on any part of the car, car appears to have been garaged its entire life. All tools are present in black plastic box, factory manual is present. Originally a Florida car and then to Ohio and Virginia and now in North Carolina. No corrosion or rust on any of the metal parts of the car. Body is clean all over especially underneath, i.e., car has not been parked over any parking lot cement curbs.
Car runs and drives very well, engine performs as it should, runs strong, clutch and transmission and gearbox are all fine and all synchros are fine as well. Transmission shifts through all the gears perfectly, reverse is fine as well. Turbo provides a sudden burst of speed when it is engaged. Car exhaust has a very deep rich throaty sound. Recent Virginia State inspection and everything passed. Car drives straight, does not pull to either side as you go down the road, and "tracks" well.
Brakes stop the car on a dime, tires are 90% full tread, no leaks, no smoke, no strange engine noises. All dash gauges work, air conditioning works, windows work up and down with no problem, radio works, antenna goes up and down when radio comes on, all lights work, turn signals and stop lights etc. Slight wear on driver side seat, no holes, just a little wear from where you get in and out. Carpets are clean, car still smells new (well, it smells like leather!), non-smoker car. All glass is clean with no chips or cracks.
Here is a short video of the engine being revved:
If you would like to see the car or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Tom Nelson at 919-522-4412. We are a licensed and bonded and insured autodealer in North Carolina. Our dealership is: T.J. Auto, Inc. 1312 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27603 We have an "A+" rating with the Better Business Bureau. We can also assist in arranging shipping (buyer pays shipping).
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