The Lotus Esprit
Join together to own and use one of the UK's best restomod Lotus Esprits.
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Lotus Esprit
Made famous by James Bond and coveted all through the 70s and 80s the Esprit is a world renowned British Classic.
Unfortunately with a track record on un-reliability and a fragile fibreglass body, a lot of Esprits went unloved.
Now a rare site on UK roads but still a thrilling drivers car, you can join a syndicate to own and an iconic british classic.
Syndication Total - £120,000 (inc base vehicle and full restomod creation)
Syndicate Allocations - £20,000 x 6 allocations.
Post Syndicate Value - £120,000-£150,000.
Annual Asset Under Mgmt - £1000 per allocation (cover insurance, maintenance and storage)
Useage - 8 weeks per year across Peak, Mid and Off Peak weeks booked via our Syndicated Resto App.
Delivery anywhere in the UK or collection from Nottinghamshire.
Build start - In Progress
Delivery - Q3 2026
In Partnership With GP59
Here is the spec
Base Model: Lotus Esprit Series 1 (S1)
Build Concept: Period-correct restomod – visually original, mechanically enhanced - Era: 1976–1978
Powertrain
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Engine: 2.2-litre Lotus Type 912 Inline-4 (uprated)
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Induction: Twin Dell’Orto carburettors (re-jetted and rebuilt)
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Power Output: ~180–190 bhp (up from ~160 bhp stock)
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Transmission: 5-speed manual gearbox (rebuilt, strengthened internals)
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Exhaust: Lightweight stainless steel system (period-correct tone)
Performance
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0–60 mph: ~5.5 seconds - Top Speed: ~145 mph
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Weight: Approx. 950 kg (lightweight composite body retained)
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Driving Character: Analogue, lightweight, sharp steering response
Exterior
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Exterior Colour: Solid White (original S1-correct finish)
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Body: Glassfibre composite body, fully restored and panel-corrected
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Aero: Original S1 front splitter and rear buttresses retained
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Lighting: Period-correct pop-up headlights (modern motors for reliability)
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Wheels: 15-inch period-style alloy wheels (S1 design)
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Tyres: Modern performance tyres with classic sidewall profile
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Trim: Black window surrounds, minimalist brightwork as per S1
Interior
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Interior Colour: Lotus Check from period.
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Dashboard: Original S1 binnacle, restored with upgraded internals
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Instrumentation: Smiths-style analogue gauges (refurbished)
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Steering Wheel: Period-style three-spoke wheel
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Carpets: Lightweight black carpeting with sound-deadening upgrade
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Infotainment: Discreet Bluetooth audio (hidden installation)
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Climate: Improved ventilation and upgraded heater controls
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
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Chassis: Original Lotus steel backbone chassis (fully restored or galvanised replacement)
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Front Suspension: Double wishbone, uprated dampers and springs
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Rear Suspension: Lower links and radius arms with uprated bushings
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Brakes: Four-wheel disc brakes with upgraded calipers and braided lines
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Steering: Manual rack, reconditioned for precision and feedback
Electrical & Reliability Upgrades
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Modern wiring loom
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High-output alternator
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Upgraded cooling system with alloy radiator
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Improved fuel delivery and heat shielding
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