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Beautiful Showroom Condition Very Low Mileage 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo, Very Rare on 2040-cars
US $64,995.00
Year:1983
Mileage:5826
Location:
Bakersfield, California, United States
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1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit S2.2 Guigiaro Series Fancy Cat Sports Cars LLC, are very pleased to offer for sale a beautiful all # matching, all original European Sports Car, the iconic Lotus Turbo Esprit Having shot to fame after featuring in the James Bond Film " The Spy Who Loved Me ", it became and instant success, and proportionally it was perfect. Italdesign's Chief Stylist, Giorgetto Giugiaro, created the exotic cutting -edge beauty which Fancy Cat Sports Cars LLC, are offering for sale here. Our Lotus is wrapped in Ice Metallic Blue paint which was one of the more eye catching colors of the period, and is absolutely stunning in it's Mint Condition. The Original Blue Leather Interior appears brand new. This car has matching numbers and only 5826 documented miles since it left the Lotus Factory in Norfolk, England. Imported into the United States at the time of sale and one of only a few models made in left hand drive for the American Roads, this car looks as good as the day it left the factory. Everything is totally original, down to the BBS alloy wheels to the original Spare tire which is unused and still has the Lotus label attached. The Lotus is in Number 1 condition, and is certainly one of, if not the best 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo being offered for sale in the world today. With a clean Carfax and documented mileage history, it is indeed very desirable collector car. The Lotus is being offered for sale with the original Lotus Factory Purchase Window Sticker, Workshop Manual, Original Unused Tool Roll, Lotus Original Color Chart, and 2 Sets of Keys. To view more pictures and details please visit us at: fancycatsportscarsllc.com * Notice to bidders Fancy Cat Sports Cars LLC, reserves the right to sell all vehicles to walk in customers. If we sell a vehicle to walk in customer, we will remove the eBay auction once the vehicle is delivered. We strive to provide auctions on all in stock unites but due to the conflict of walk in customers purchasing vehicles that may be on eBay auctions, then issues may arise. * Terms and Conditions Fancy Cat Sports Cars LLC, is registered eBay user. We are a California dealer operating under California DMV, you can reach us at 877-709-0472. * At Auction Close Successful "winning" bidder must pay $1000 deposit either through paypal or bank approved wire-transfer within 24 hours after the auction has ended to verify purchase. Meanwhile, winning bidder needs to phone 877-709-0472 and make arrangements to complete the transaction. Within 4 business days of end of auction, full payment must be received either by cashiers-check, approved bank draft, or certified funds. If funds are not received, and an alternate arrangement has not been made, the vehicle can and will be made available to other potential buyers on a first-come, first-serve basis. * Our Guarantee We have disclosed as much information as possible about this vehicle and aim to only carry quality pre-owned merchandise. Fancy Cat Sports Cars LLC, recommends all vehicles be inspected BEFORE leaving our facility. If upon personal and/or authorized professional inspection of the eBay purchased vehicle at our facility, buyer finds a substantial discrepancy between the published report and actual vehicle, we will either correct the problem at no charge, or work out a compromise, or refund all monies paid. Buyer will not be responsible for any eBay related fees and will be dismissed from any contractual obligation with eBay to purchase the vehicle if and only if inspection proves vastly different from published ad. * Shipping - Transport of Vehicle Fancy Cat Sports Cars LLC, values your business! We want you to be completely satisfied with your online automotive experience from purchase to delivery. Please understand that Fancy Cat Sports Cars LLC will recommend shipping companies we have had success with. We are NOT the shipping company. All shipping questions and/or concerns should be addressed directly with the shipping company used to transport said vehicle. Should you be unsatisfied with your shipping service, please let us know! We aim to recommend only quality vendors. * Accepted Forms of Payment Fancy Cat Sports Cars LLC, accepts payment through paypal, cashiers’ checks or bank approved wire-transfer fund. All buyers pay a $65.00 documentary fee. For California buyer, besides $65.00 documentary fee, a $50 SMOG fee and a $8.25 SMOG State Certificate fee (not taxable) would be charged at the same time. Fancy Cat Sports Cras LLC collects sales tax for Californian residents. Out-of-state buyers are responsible for their own taxes, registration, etc. in their own states. * Disclaimer All used vehicles are sold "as-is" and without warranty. Some vehicles will have factory warranty remaining. * We make every effort to present information that is accurate. However, it is based on data provided by the vehicle VIN decoding and/or other sources and therefore exact configuration, color, specifications & accessories should be used as a guide only and are not guaranteed. Under no circumstances will we be liable for any inaccuracies, claims or losses of any nature. Furthermore, inventory is subject to prior sale and prices are subject to change without notice. Prices do not include taxes, registration fees, finance and/or documentation charges, or shipping fees. To ensure your complete satisfaction, please verify accuracy prior to purchase. - Online Bidders are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle described above. - If you do not intend to purchase this item, DO NOT BID! - We reserve the right to cancel bids and/or our auction at anytime for any reason. If YOU HAVE ONLY NEGATIVE FEEDBACK OR BID RETRACTIONS, OR A RATING IS UNDER 5 ON EBAY. DO NOT BID ON OUR ITEMS UNLESS YOU PHONE OR EMAIL US WITH A CREDITABLE RESPONSE.
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Lotus signs joint venture agreement with China's Goldstar
Sat, Apr 18 2015Lotus and China's Goldstar Heavy Industrial Company are forming a joint venture that will bring the historic British sports-car maker into the country. "The collaboration seeks to accelerate the development of Lotus cars in the premium sports segment in China," according to the announcement. The JV will include research projects on efficient and advanced technology, and ultimately lead to sales of cars there, Lotus said. China's auto market is no longer experiencing the double-digit growth of the past, but it still continues to expand. Meanwhile, Lotus saw sales jump 55 percent in the last fiscal year and it opened 36 new dealers, according to CEO Jean-Marc Gales. The joint venture announcement also hints at the possibility of Chinese-made models, but it shouldn't dilute the brand. Lotus is clear that core vehicles like the Evora, Exige and Elise would remain exclusively in production at the headquarters in Hethel, England. Just a couple years ago, Lotus appeared to be on its deathbed after losing a quarter of its workforce, but since that setback the company has started to crawl back. PROTON, LOTUS GROUP AND GOLDSTAR SIGNED JV AGREEMENT KUALA LUMPUR – PROTON Holdings Berhad ("PROTON") the ultimate holding company of Lotus Group, announced that it has signed a Joint Venture ("JV") Agreement with Lotus Group International Limited, United Kingdom ("Lotus Group") and Goldstar Heavy Industrial Co. Ltd. ("Goldstar") for a possible business expansion of Lotus cars in the People's Republic of China. The collaboration seeks to accelerate the development of Lotus cars in the premium sports segment in China, leveraging on the incentives offered by the Fujian Provincial Government. Both PROTON and Lotus Group are subsidiaries of DRB-HICOM Berhad. Signing on behalf of PROTON was the Honourable Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Chairman of PROTON and former Prime Minister of Malaysia and witnessed by Dato' Abdul Harith Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of PROTON. Signing on behalf of Lotus Group International Limited, United Kingdom was Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive Officer and witnessed by Mr Rohime Shafie, Director of Lotus Group and Chief Financial Officer of PROTON; and signing on behalf of Goldstar was Mr Zheng Qianghui, Chairman of Goldstar and witnessed by Mr Zhai Wenliang, President of Goldstar.
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Lotus has just announced the availability of an automatic transmission on both the Exige S and Exige S Roadster. For an extra couple thousand euros or pounds sterling, customers will now be able to order a six-speed automatic transmission. The two-pedal setup includes paddle shifters and Sport or Race modes that optimize shifting for "a more spirited drive."
Equipped with the slushbox, the Exige S Automatic is just as quick around Lotus' famous factory test track in Hethel, and even pips the manual version's 0-62 time by 0.1 second, now down to 3.9. Unfortunately, since the Exige isn't available Stateside anymore, however, American buyers can't get their hands on either version.
The time Elon Musk paid $1 million for James Bond submarine car that cost a couple $100
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