1981 | Lotus Elite S

82,000

• One of 133 built and one of only 11 currently UK registered
• Presented in Championship Gold
• Previously restored and presented in very good condition

This 1981 S2.2 is in fabulous order both mechanically and cosmetically with the Championship Gold paintwork and cream leather interior having been recently treated to a meticulous detailing costing over £1,000. Fitted with the sonorous 160bhp 913LC 2.2 litre twin-cam engine fuelled through twin Dell Orto 45DHLA carbs and mated to a five-speed Getrag type 265 gearbox. The fibreglass body sits on a fully galvanised chassis and weighing just 1,200kg, performance is impressive with 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds.

The car was originally restored in 1993 with a photographic record in the history file. In 2022, works undertaken on the car included a new cambelt, tensioner bearings, auxiliary and fan belts, thermostat and hoses, rebuilt carbs, rewired engine bay, new plugs, all oils and filters, new E10 fuel lines and filters, rebuilt brakes with new pads and shoes, a new indicator/full beam stalk and new windscreen wipers. The cream leather interior was fully refurbished at the same time, a black suede Momo Prototipo steering wheel was added, and the Lotus was treated to a pristine set of refurbished GKN Turbine alloys. The indicated mileage is 82,010 which is supported by the sizeable history file. This is a fantastic looking example which is very rare indeed. Consigned by Daniel Godin