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1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo Se Coupe 2-door 2.2l on 2040-cars

US $11,500.00
Year:1989 Mileage:48534
Location:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Originally a Florida car, this brilliant example of an automotive icon has been in our family since 1999.  It had continuous upkeep for the initial 6 years of ownership, then underwent controlled storage for the next 5 years.  Mechanically restored by a Lotus specialist over the last 3 years, the car has provided wonderful entertainment in the form of a thrilling ride, an attention magnet, and always a labor of love.  The racecar handling is the ultimate therapist, and the timeless design is one to fall in love with.  

Not for the casual driver:
Just like the Formula 1 vehicles whose drive it emulates, those who know the vehicle know the projects that come with it.  The most recent necessary project involves the fuel system, including expected need to recondition the fuel tanks and clean through the fuel system components that follow.  The vehicle is sold in as is, non-running condition.  The body and interior are acceptable for use but in need of reconditioning and eventually new paint (see pictures).  From 10 feet away, the blemishes are minimal, and the vehicle is stunning.  The car is without known accident damage and carries a clean title.  

This is a unique vehicle that requires special know-how to drive and to maintain.  It is looking for an owner that can appreciate its timeless design, its collectability, and its engineering challenges.  This special edition [Prolessa] has Pearl White paint, factory removable sun roof, and rear spoiler.  Please feel free to call for additional details.  Your inquiries will be answered by the very Lotus specialists who have maintained the vehicle and know it intimately.  For the extensive upkeep recently completed, and full details, call 954-522-0070.

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Lotus Elise, Exige recalled over oil line fire risk

Thu, 28 Feb 2013

Lotus is recalling 451 examples of the Elise and Exige from the 2007 and 2008 model years. The cars in question, built from December 1, 2006 to October 31, 2007 could be affected by an oil cooler line that detaches from its fitting. If the line comes loose it could release oil onto the engine and possibly start a fire, or onto a tire and potentially cause a crash.
A bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates the recall is expected to begin on March 4. Notified owners can take their cars to their dealers for repairs to the lateral oil cooler hose and hose fittings. You'll find the full release from the NHTSA below with more information.

Recap: 2013 Australian Formula One Grand Prix is all about the rubber [w/spoilers]

Sun, 17 Mar 2013

A pre-season full of talking points was swapped for a brand-new set of talking points after the running of the opening grand prix of the 2013 Formula One season. The consistency of the regulations from last year to this year and the triplicate dominance of Infiniti Red Bull Racing meant that no one would have been that surprised if the relative order of things remained the same. But teams found so many ways to switch things up that, in typical pre-season fashion, no one was ready to make any bets on in-season performance, and a couple of surprising players suffered the ignominy of getting it really wrong: McLaren knew it was in trouble from the very first test, while Williams drivers applauded their car as the best in years, only to have Pastor Maldonado call it "undriveable" on the very first day of practice in Melbourne.
And then there were those Pirellis, the Italian company talking up the fact that its super soft tires would only go off so quickly that it would force teams to pit at least twice during the race.
Even then, no one could have seen the first round of pit stops beginning on Lap 5.

NHTSA investigating Lotus Elise for oil leaks

Mon, 25 Jul 2011

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received 17 complaints about an errant oil line in the Lotus Elise, and thus, has opened an investigation. The issue concerns the line on the front right cooler, which, having got loose, sprays oil either on the wheel or inside the engine bay.
This investigation pertains to around 4,400 of the little track-day wonders sold in the 2005 and 2006 model years. There have been no injuries, but one car did leave the road and catch on fire. A NHTSA investigation doesn't mean a full recall has been issued, just that your friends in the fed are looking into the matter.