1985 | Lotus Excel

### Lotus Excel (1985) – Original British sports car with manual transmission

This Lotus Excel was first registered on 13 May 1985 and embodies the sporty DNA of 1980s Lotus. This example is one of the finest we’ve seen in recent years – a rare combination of originality, elegance, and performance. With a recorded mileage of 85,013 km and a manual gearbox, this coupé offers a pure and authentic driving experience.

Technical specifications

- Make: Lotus
- Model: Excel
- Year: 1985
- Engine: 2,174 cc four-cylinder
- Transmission: Manual gearbox
- Drive: Rear-wheel drive
- Colour: Red
- Mileage: 85,013 km (recorded mileage)
- Chassis number: SCC089912EHH10258

Condition and remarks

- Bodywork: Original – with signs of use and scratches
- Paint: Original colour – some damage but still presentable
- Underside: Original – in honest condition with grease traces
- Interior: Original – normal wear, carpets used
- Mechanics: Engine runs well – needs adjustment, valve ticking
- Remarks: Air conditioning compressor and timing cover missing
- Battery: To be replaced soon

Highlights

- Original, running Lotus – rare model from the '80s
- Classic British sports car with manual gearbox
- Lightweight coupé with honest mechanical base

Available for viewing at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter.
Request the full inspection report via info@oldtimerfarm.be or call +32(0)472.40.13.38.
Visits welcome with or without appointment – inspection on the lift available.
More than 300 classic cars and motorcycles in stock – 5 minutes from E40 Aalter exit.