1999 Lotus Esprit Twin Turbo V8

1999 Lotus Esprit V8It's time to part with my cherished 1999 Lotus Esprit. I purchased this car from my Lotus dealer in 2005 with the intent to just hang on to it for a couple years. Well. I fell in love with the car and then became involved with our local and national Lotus car club. After ten years of scenic drives. rallies. concours cars shows. and countless hours of detailing sessions. I've decided to let someone else enjoy the car. Details41. 00 miles Exterior: Lightning YellowInterior: Black leather with yellow piping and exterior color accentsNew Bridgestone Potenza tires mounted on OZ Nova wheelsOriginal owners manualOriginal body colored wind deflector for the sunroof. 2 keys with 2 working key fobsLeather bound folder with etched Vin plate. containing all service records from 2005 on. ( I do have a few pre 2005 records from Lotus Cars USA. I also knew the previous owner)Condition The paint is absolutely beautiful. No swirl marks or scratches! There are a few stone chips on the front. mainly below the bumper. Most have been touched up. I had 3M shield on the front 1/3 of the rockers so stone chips there are minimal but present. Same goes for behind the rear wheels. I'm being very picky here. Many would never notice. The wheels look great. No curb rash. There's a small 1/8" paint chip on the left rear wheel but it's not detracting. Interior still has that wonderful Connolly leather smell. There are no rips or tears. Some bolster wear (see pictures) on the driver's seat but the yellow piping is not damaged. I've been told it could be re-dyed but I preferred to leave it original. Carpets are perfect because they have been protected by thick Lotus floor mats. All gauges and switches work. AC blows ice coldMechanicalNo known issuesThe dealer did my first timing belt change under warranty. Unfortunately they did not replace the cam seals which eventually necessitated a second belt change. During the second belt change not only were the cam seals replaced but also most of the suspension bushings. The coolant was replaced and radiator was cleaned out. New front bearingsYearly Oil changes using Mobil1Brake/Clutch fluid recently changedRecent transmission fluid changed using the last of my Castrol TAFX. I do have 5 bottles of the replacement Syntrans fluid. No problems with emission testingNewer Carbotech Panther Plus brake padsModifications (improvements)Quaife limited slip difMomo suede steering wheel with working horn buttons. I have the original and ugly. nbsp;GM sourced wheel which has an airbag. Cat back center exit exhaust with aluminum rear valance from Viking Motorsports. I do have the original boat anchor muffler which is really just a collector pipe that has a tendency to crack. I also have the original black plastic rear diffuser. Coleman two piece front rotors. They are larger diameter. IMO they eliminate the "dead pedal" feel. nbsp;not to mention they are much cheaper to replace than stock rotors. Don't worry. I still have the original caliper mounting bolts. which is all that's needed to go back to stock. OZ Nova wheels used on the 03 & 04 EspritsI have the title in hand. I'll accept cash or cashiers check only. The car must go to a true Lotus enthusiast. ie. you bleed green and yellow. Shipping will be your responsibility. I'll hang out and watch them load it but that's it! Car will not leave my possession until the funds are actually in my account. PPI's are welcome at the buyer's expense. If something comes up that you don't like during your inspection or a PPI. the deal will be cancelled. No big deal!!! No pressure to try to get everything done before auction close. I'm that confident you'll like the car. If you're a current Lotus Ltd member. I'll give you $100 back after purchase. Questions??? Call my cell 314-368-7351