Vehicle Description
1986 Lotus Esprit, clean title, and clean Carfax. A definitive 80s
car, the ultimate wedge! This HCi model is powered by a
turbocharged and fuel-injected 2.2L inline-four mated to a
five-speed manual transaxle. The beautiful Giugiaro body is in
factory black and still wearing the original HCi decals, featuring
embossed gold bumper script, 15' gold BBS wheels, and removable
roof. Classic 80s aesthetic with a louvered rear hatch and pop up
headlights! This British hand built marvel outperformed rivals of
the day such as Ferrari and Porsche, and was much rarer too; of the
estimated 310 built of the HCi model, only 200 made it to the
states. The tan interior features newer leather reupholstered
seats, dash and carpets. Additional interior equipment includes an
Audiovox AM/FM cassette player, a ceiling-mounted Jaeger digital
clock, air conditioning, and power windows. The leather wrap around
dash houses Smith gauges, with an odometer that reads 66,971. The
trunk and interior has been treated to new carpet in 2022. This
Lotus has been well cared for over the years, and has been
regularly serviced with documentation. The turbocharged 2.2L
inline-four was refurbished in the early 2000s including
installation of a replacement crankshaft, bearing shells, rings,
and seals. Work performed in 2020 included refreshing the fuel
distributor as well as changing the fuel pump and injectors. In
2022 the Lotus received an engine out belt service, stainless
clutch line upgrade, new master and slave cylinders, both new fuel
pumps, fuel pressure regulator with mechanical fuel distributor,
new ignition coils with plugs, and new fluids. A collection of
repair manuals and service records will accompany the car. This
Esprit drives great down the road, handles well, and still has
plenty of power for an exhilarating ride. This 3rd generation
Esprit is coveted by many for being the last road car built under
the founder Colin Chapman, for others its an iconic Bond car. After
37 years this rare
