***The buyer protection FEE for this lot is only 4.5%*** 2000 Lotus Esprit V8 Twin Turbo in grey with full black leather interior. VEHICLE HISTORY Very well kept and maintained unit. Last service done in November 2021 (less than 1,000 miles ago), with a full engine out service, including new timing belts, inlet and exhaust valves, valve guides, head gasket, driveshaft oil seal, header tank and header tank cap. OEM parts purchased from SJ Sports Cars Limited Official Lotus Heritage Dealer (UK). The car is located in Madrid, Spain, with current owner since 2019. Car was built in the UK, then shipped to the US, where the woner purchased it, and afterwards, was imported to Spain. Has the upgraded rear round LED tail lights as well as the center exhaust, all Lotus factory components. It also has the multi-spoke OZ racing Nova wheels. Full black leather interior with removable rooftop that can be stored in the trunk. Upgraded steering wheel (original will be included) and updated front carbon fiber lip (original included). It has a rear fog light. Car is accident free. INTERIOR All original interior is very well kept, leather still holds its beautiful smell, with very little signs of wear for a 23 year of vehicle. BODYWORK Exterior is in very good shape, certain parts have been professionaly repainted (front bumper). There are signs of small chips in the front bumper, top part of the front hood and small paint cracks in the pillars and bumper (see pictures). MECHANICS Beautiful exhaust note, very healthy amounts of torque. 5 speed manual transmission. Overall, a stunning, good looking car, and very fun to drive and enjoy. Always garaged and stored inside. Extensive documentation with over 15 years of maintenance records, Original owners manual and shop workbooks and service diagrams. It has its 2 sets of keys and Cobra factory alarm system. Miles are documented per all the service records. VIN is: SCCDC0821YHA10033 Factory Standard Mechanical Equipment & Specs 1. 3.5L DOHC 32-valve aluminum alloy mid-mounted V8 engine 2. Dual Garrett T25 water-cooled turbochargers 3. 5-speed manual Tans-axle w/twin-plate racing clutch 4. Rear wheel drive 5. Dual front mounted oil coolers 6. Rigid steel zinc-coated backbone chassis 7. Independent dual wishbone front suspension w/coil springs, anti-roll bar 8. Rear suspension w/upper & lower transverse links, radius arms & coil springs 9. Power Breaks, Power rack & pinion steering 10. 17” front, 18” rear alloy OZ racing wheels 11. AP racing disk brakes w/4-piston calipers 12. 3-channel, 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) 13. Self balancing dual fuel tanks w/19 gallon capacity 14. Air Conditioning 15. Alarm System Upgrades 1) Lotus OEM Nova Wheels in rare "Crystal Titanium" 2) Raid Daytona 340mm Steering Wheel, Leather/Air Bag (OEM Wheel Included) 3) Wizard Performance Aluminum Radiator with 3 SPAL Fans 4) Oil Cooler Radiator Fans 5) SJ Sports Cars Bilstein Shock Upgrade 6) SJ Sports Cars OEM 320mm front rotor upgraded from Esprit Sport 350 7) SJ Sports Cars OEM rear rotor upgrade from Esprit Sport 350 8) Adjustable Upper & Lower Rear Links w/HEIM joints 9) Performance Stainless Steel dual center out exhaust 10) SJ Sports Cars OEM "Cheese Grader" center out rear valence 11) OEM Lotus 2002 Rear Transom for round tail lights 12) Eliseparts.com LED round tail lights 14) Lotus ECU upgrade to Sport 350 High Torque Code (Performed by Lotus) 15) OEM Lotus Optional Glass Sunroof 16) Pioneer DEH-P790BT Blue Tooth Radio/CD 17) Battery Tender with Connector in Front Trunk 18) Hardcopy of the Shop Manual & OEM Parts Manual 19) Carbon fiber front lip