- Only 55,139 km from new

- Lotus V8 and Giugiaro design

- Recently serviced

- Only 204 “GT” examples

- No reserve

The car on offer came out of the production line in June 1998. It features a "New Aluminum metallic" body colour and a full black interior. As mentioned in the Lotus certificate, it was delivered new by the AutoSpeak dealership in Modena, Italy with the following options: metallic paint, air-conditioning, Alcantara roof lining and leather seats. Although produced in 1998, it was only registered in 2002. Sold by Maitre Hervé Poulain in 2008, it was acquired by its second-to-last owner in 2017, a demanding collector. In a very good condition, the car had a significant mechanical overhaul in 2015, carried out by the group Verbaere Automobile in the North, a dealer for the brand and then owner of the vehicle. It featured prominently in the showroom to illustrate the brand's iconic history. Some of the refurbishment executed at the time included the replacement of the distributor, clutch, rear shocks, and the repair of the turbos, all for an amount of more than €19,000.

In 2019, when it had 54,120 km on the clock, the car was sold to its previous owner, a major Italian collector. When he took delivery of the car, he went out for a test drive on his usual roads. He was impressed by its performance, but he was already in his eighties and found the suspension a bit too hard. He therefore put the Lotus on static display in his collection. Due to lack of use, with 54,164 km on the odometer, he put his Esprit up for sale at Artcurial in October 2023. It was then purchased by a renowned chef with a passion for sports cars. He recently had the car undergo a complete overhaul at a specialist workshop in Le Mans by YF Historic Racing garage, in order to be able to resume driving safely. The timing belt has been changed in June 2026 (invoice of 7332€).

The car now has 55,139 km on the odometer and is in very good condition. Particularly desirable with its body kit reminiscent of the limited-edition Sport 350 series, featuring a spoiler and specific side skirts, this legendary GT will also be a thrill to drive.

Photos © Pierre Coroller