1999 Lotus Esprit

This 1999 Lotus Esprit V8 is finished in black over tan leather and powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes staggered-diameter alloy wheels, air conditioning, and a tilting and removable roof panel, while modifications consist of an Alpine CD stereo, a stainless-steel exhaust system, and a rear bumper, fascia, and tail lights sourced from a later-model Esprit. The car was registered in several US states before being exported in 2009 to Quebec, Canada, where it was acquired by the seller in 2014. Service in 2020 is said to have included an engine overhaul and replacement of the air-conditioning compressor and turbochargers. This Esprit V8 is offered in Canada with a car cover, a Carfax report, and Ontario registration in the seller’s name. The car is finished in black and features a tilting and removable roof panel, a raised rear spoiler, pop-up headlights, fog lights, power mirrors, centrally mounted dual exhaust outlets, and a rear bumper, fascia, and tail lights from a later-model Esprit. The Carfax report lists an accident in December 2008 that resulted in damage to the left-front and left-rear of the vehicle. The seller states that the left-rear quarter panel has been repainted. Silver 17″ front and 18″ rear alloy wheels are wrapped with Sumitomo HTR ZII tires which measure 235/40 and 285/35, respectively. A space-saver spare is mounted in the front storage compartment. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes, which utilize Brembo front calipers over cross-drilled rotors. The interior features seats upholstered in tan leather with black piping paired with a two-tone dashboard and door panels. Amenities include air conditioning, power windows and door locks, tan Lotus-branded floor mats, and an aftermarket Alpine CD stereo. The driver’s seat outer bolster is worn. The four-spoke airbag steering wheel frames an 8k-rpm tachometer, a 220-mph speedometer, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The digital odometer indicates under 56k miles, 3k of which were added by the seller. The Carfax report lists a potential odometer rollback in 2012 and a mileage inconsistency in 2013. True mileage is unknown. The seller notes an illuminated check engine light, which is reportedly due to the aftermarket exhaust system and catalytic converter removal. The twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V8 was reportedly overhauled between 2020 and 2021. Work included machining the crankshaft and replacement of the water pump, head gaskets, rod bearings, air-conditioning compressor, thermostat, pulleys, and various seals and gaskets. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle. The aftermarket stainless-steel exhaust system has no catalytic converters, and additional underside photos are presented below. Service records are included in the sale. The Carfax report shows the aforementioned 2008 accident and mileage inconsistencies from 2012 and 2013. Registration and service history is displayed in Florida, Texas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Quebec, and Ontario.