THE PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW SALE 23rd & 24th March 2024

classiccarauctions.co.uk + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 85 LOT 177 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 1988 LOTUS EXCEL SE This well-cared for late model 180bhp SE would make an excellent entry into the world of these distinctive 1980s Lotus coupés. • Launched in 1982, the Lotus Excel was a development of the earlier Eclat and shared the same well-proven 2.2-litre, DOHC, 160bhp slant-four offering 0 to 60 in 7.1 seconds and 135mph • Well built thanks to a joint venture with Toyota, the Excel shared its 5-speed gearbox, drive-train, VDO instruments and electrics plus various other items with the bomb-proof Toyota Supra • This 1988 ‘SE’ (180bhp) presents very well in Calypso Red with a beige leather interior • The previous owner was a Lotus collector who totally recommissioned the car after a period in storage including new belts and a carburettor rebuild • Our vendor continued to develop the car, sorting the electric windows and mirrors, sourcing replacement Hella front fog lights, new rear light assemblies and refreshed the front bumper paintwork • It’s recently benefited from a mini-service, new plugs and leads and a replacement battery • This lovely SE comes with its original handbooks and stamped service book with 13 stamps in it, a vehicle maintenance log, the very rare factory service notes folder, many old invoices and two keys Lot Details Reg: F357 OHV Chassis no.: SCC089912JHD12687 Mileage: 90,000 MOT expiry: 11/10/2024 Consignor: Simon Langsdale Telephone No: 07496 556325 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 95/135 ««««¶ More Details Lot 177 Bid On Lot 177