Vehicle Description
This vehicle is located at our Zonhoven Belgium Facility and is
eligible for importation to the United States. Please contact us
for more information. Price includes delivery to our Aiken, SC
facility and all applicable title fees, insurance, bonds, duties
and transportation charges. Vehicle will be sold with clean and
clear South Carolina title.1988 Lotus Excel with Dellorto carbsThe
Lotus Excel (Type 89) is a sports car designed and built by British
automobile manufacturer Lotus Cars from 1982 to 1992. It is based
on the design of the earlier Lotus Eclat, which itself was based on
the earlier Lotus Type 75 Elite.Toyota engaged Lotus to assist with
the engineering work on the Supra. Part of the deal between Lotus
and Toyota included the use of many Toyota mechanical components in
Lotus' cars. The original Excel (aka the Eclat Excel) used the W58
manual transmission, driveshafts, rear differential, 14x7 inch
alloy wheels, and door handles from the A60 Supra. The engine was
the familiar all-aluminium, DOHC 2.2 L Lotus 912 slant-four engine
also used in the Lotus Esprit S3.The body was made from vacuum
injected resin and was mounted onto a galvanised steel backbone
chassis. The suspension system consisted of a single transverse
lower arm coupled with an anti-roll bar and a wishbone above the
lower arm at the front while at the rear the wishbone was mounted
below the transverse links. Coil springs and dampers were used
throughout. The Excel is also known for its cornering and handling
due to 50:50 weight distribution.In 1988 the Excel received a
number of under-the-shell improvements, including a lighter,
cross-drilled crankshaft, new engine mounting legs and bell
housing, altered rear body mounts, a boot floor brace and revised
body shell undertray, and a revised fuel system.The Lotus Excel
that we are presenting here today comes out of a collection of a
true petrolhead that enjoys working on his own classic cars, he
also restores them himself. This Excel started her life over in
Germany. During Covid he has put a lot of time and love into the
Excel to make sure that she is in great shape. A lot of invoices
are present with the car. She is refinished in a lovely coat of
white paint with the correct decals. Inside you will find a lovely
black leather interior in excellent condition. The previous owner
was very meticulous and removed the interior to restore it. For
example, he had the dashboard retrimmed in soft black
leather.Mechanically she is ready for many more miles. She is quite
special as she comes with Dellorto carbs. To improve the engine
further a 123 electronic ignition was installed a few years ago.
Lotus is renowned for its handling and this Excel is better than
the original with a lowered and uprated spring set fitted as well
as adjustable GAZ shock absorbers. Also important to note is that
she is a matching numbers. With the head of the engine being
revised by the previous owner.Are you looking for a rare, British
sports car that handles and looks like a dream? We might have what
you are looking for.
