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1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit

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Charlotte, North Carolina 2820560,000 milesManual
SoldOct 11, 2026
Sold for$55,000

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Summary
Turbocharged 2. 2L inline-four and five-speed manual transaxle rebuilt by Slade Racing Engines in 2008; SE chargecooler, twin Dell'Orto carburetors, JE forged pistons. Single-stage repaint in black with gold graphics circa 2012; 3M paint protection film and CQuartz ceramic coating.
More details
QA1 adjustable coilovers, Eibach front and Hyperco rear springs; 25mm H&R rear wheel spacers. Wear on armrest and shift boot; Carfax notes Gross Polluter designation in 2004 and 2014.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
28 (20%)
10/17/2026
Color
Black
19 (13%)
10/11/2026
Transmission
136 (96%)
11/5/2026
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Oct 11, '26

Listing history

2 appearances
  • 10/11/2026
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $55k
  • 8/3/2017
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold
    $30kview
Bid History
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zombieite Bandit, James Bandit
canamera This is a stunning example. People just don’t understand these, they’re VERY rare, there are 3 times more Testarossa’s ... View more
dds120dds120 Tempted to bid just on the fact that California deemed it a gross polluter. Glwta
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