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- The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2024
- 1988 Lotus Excel SE
1988 Lotus Excel SE
Lot Number: 177
1988 Lotus Excel SE
This well-cared for late model 180bhp SE would make an excellent entry into the world of these distinctive 1980s Lotus coupés.
- Sold for: £8,462
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Calypso Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
F357 OHV -
ODOMETER READING
90000 Miles
SUMMARY
This well-cared for late model 180bhp SE would make an excellent entry into the world of these distinctive 1980s Lotus coupés.
DESCRIPTION
- Launched in 1982, the Lotus Excel was a development of the earlier Eclat and shared the same well-proven 2.2-litre, DOHC, 160bhp slant-four offering 0 to 60 in 7.1 seconds and 135mph
- Well built thanks to a joint venture with Toyota, the Excel shared its 5-speed gearbox, drive-train, VDO instruments and electrics plus various other items with the bomb-proof Toyota Supra
- This 1988 'SE' (180bhp) presents very well in Calypso Red with a beige leather interior
- The previous owner was a Lotus collector who totally recommissioned the car after a period in storage including new belts and a carburettor rebuild
- Our vendor continued to develop the car, sorting the electric windows and mirrors, sourcing replacement Hella front fog lights, new rear light assemblies and refreshed the front bumper paintwork
- It's recently benefited from a mini-service, new plugs and leads and a replacement battery
- This lovely SE comes with its original handbooks and stamped service book with 13 stamps in it, a vehicle maintenance log, the very rare factory service notes folder, many old invoices and two keys
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 177
- Make
- LOTUS
- Model
- EXCEL SE
- Registration Number
- F357 OHV
- MOT Expiry
- 11/10/2024
- Chassis Number
- SCC089912JHD12687
- Engine Number
- DN912880725146
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Calypso Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTSCORE:
95 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Almost perfect. Very slight bubbling to o\s window edge with one small touch up. Front off side has small mark to plastic strip (see images to be forward)
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Overall a very solid interior for the age. seats feel good and firm. small screw marks where some accessory was fixed near the handbrake ( images to follow
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
new aluminium header tank just fitted. All else very neat and tidy - full details to follow.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
smooth gear changes. full details to follow.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
no issues.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
both electric window motors just replaced. o/s electric mirror will be replaced prior to sale.
Vehicle History
Remarks
full details to follow. was rebuilt / restores by previous owner, I have finished the outstanding jobs inc new window motors, sills, fog lamps, mirrors, spark plugs, battery, choke cable, exhaust fixings etc... come with full binder inc S/H, parts, invoices / MOT - will send details separately
Restoration Notes
Will send full details
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 25th March between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back by 9am on Monday morning, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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