Print this listing '77 Esprit S1 - Restored - James Bond White - Excellent History...Autosport Designs, Inc.203 West Hills RoadHuntington Station, NY 11746Call Us Today(631) 425-1555Ask ForTom Papadopoulos - John SchmauchAsk Us A Question Vehicle DetailsYear: 1977Make: LotusModel: EspritVIN: 777050270GMileage: 6754Transmission: ManualEngine: 4 Cylinder, 2.2 LExterior Color: WhiteInterior Color: TanTitle: Clear Description1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1--White with Tan leather interior and Tan carpeting, Restored, RHD, Well-known in the Esprit S1 world of enthusiast owner’s. This Esprit S1 is my personal car. I purchased it from well-known UK Lotus Esprit Owner’s Club enthusiast Paul Godfrey. This particular Esprit has history with both Lotus and their main distributor Bell & Colvill. Colin Chapman himself evaluated this S1 when it was taken over to the factory at Hethel. This Esprit S1 has been well-documented on various Lotus websites. It was extensively written about up in all UK car magazines at the time and well known by its registration plate of the era “600 LOT.” This has been acknowledged as Bell and Colvill’s first development car. It would be fair to say that all the publicity caused by this car made Lotus sit up and think about its way forward with the development of the later Esprit model series. This S1 has been acknowledged by Alan Patterson of B & C on his DVD on the Esprit. Paul Godfrey can be seen being interviewed as the then owner of “600 LOT.” As per Paul, “Scott the sales manager who was an Esprit enthusiast, showed me a scrap book containing some press release photos of my car in turbo form, there were snippets from magazines and papers from all over the world, I was amazed! The show room was removed of the new Lotus cars and we then reversed my car in and put my original 600LOT plates on for the photo shoot. Alan wanted to give the effect that we were in 1977.” The S1 is currently fitted with a 2.2 liter normally aspirated engine (the original engine is complete and comes with the car), it has plenty of power and runs with the best of them. Since I have owned this S1, I have done an enormous amount of work to prepare this Esprit for not only show, but also for reliable street/touring. It has done well at both and I can safely say is completely dialed in. It even has Ipod capability! This good looking Lotus model gained fame in the 1977 James Bond film “The Spy Who Loved Me.” For those of you who are not familiar, I highly recommend viewing the following movie chase scene and underwater exploits of the movie car at… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUxpXy1Oot4 Amongst Lotus Esprit aficionados and collectors alike, the Espit S1 is the car to have. This particular Esprit S1 is a rare find, it is in exceptional and well serviced condition throughout. ***I am into this Esprit S1 for well over $60k. I will never see anywhere near this! What I would like is a fair offer to give it a proper home where a Lotus S1 will be appreciated, used and loved. This said, I would love to have every penny I have put into it returned, but we all know this will not happen. Enjoy bidding, have fun, the reseve may be lower than you think. Best, Tom P. Additional Photos Warranty Information If no longer covered under manufacturer warranty, the vehicle will be sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Terms & Conditions Terms & Conditions: Payment will be accepted by wire transfer, bank check or personal check (delivery upon cleared funds.) TERMS: WINNING BIDDER TO SEND 10% DEPOSIT WITHIN 3 DAYS OF END OF AUCTION. Completion of remainder of transaction is expected within 7 days from the close of auction, either in person at the time of inspection and pick-up, or if you are unable to view the car the balance must be wire transferred before the car is released to be shipped. Car is sold as is. We have used Horseless Carriage Enclosed Carriers for shipping for many, many years and have been very satisfied, door to door, enclosed & fully insured. All shipping arrangements and applicable costs incurred are done so at the buyers expense. Please remember your eBay obligations...this is a binding contract and when you bid, you are responsible for completing the transaction. Please do not bid if you cannot follow through with these terms. We reserve the right to cancel this auction early, if a sale transpires outside of the ebay auction. About Us Autosport Designs, Inc. - Lotus Motorcars of Long Island Autosport Designs, Inc. has been in the vintage automobile restoration and sales business for the past twenty-three years. Autosport Designs, Inc. dba Lotus Motorcars of Long Island is also Long Island, New York's only factory authorized Lotus dealer. Autosport Designs, Inc. was founded by Tom P. in a 2,100 square foot facility with no employees. The business is currently housed in a 35,000 square foot facility with nineteen employees. Autosport Designs, Inc. is a full service and restoration facility that incorporates everything under one roof. A mainstay in the automotive field for over two decades dealing both with contemporary and classic automobiles. Well known for our professional & courteous service, we offer routine servicing-complete mechanical restorations-rebuilds, accident repair, paintwork to complete frame off restorations. Enclosed pick up & delivery available. Autosport Designs Inc. - Lotus Motorcars of Long Island 203 West Hills Road Huntington Station, New York 11746 Tel: 631 425 1555 Tom Papadopoulos, e-mail: racer355@aol.com with any automotive questions you may have.See our other listingsDisclaimer: This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. 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1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
--White with Tan leather interior and Tan carpeting,
Restored, RHD, Well-known in the Esprit S1 world of enthusiast owner’s.
This Esprit S1 is my personal car. I purchased it from well-known UK Lotus Esprit Owner’s Club enthusiast Paul Godfrey. This particular Esprit has history with both Lotus and their main distributor Bell & Colvill. Colin Chapman himself evaluated this S1 when it was taken over to the factory at Hethel.
This Esprit S1 has been well-documented on various
Lotus websites. It was extensively written about up in all UK car magazines at the time and well known by its registration plate of the era “600 LOT.” This has been acknowledged as Bell and Colvill’s first development car. It would be fair to say that all the publicity caused by this car made Lotus sit up and think about its way forward with the development of the later Esprit model series.
This S1 has been acknowledged by Alan Patterson of B & C on his DVD on the Esprit. Paul Godfrey can be seen being interviewed as the then owner of “600 LOT.” As per Paul, “Scott the sales manager who was an Esprit enthusiast, showed me a scrap book containing some press release photos of my car in turbo form, there were snippets from magazines and papers from all over the world, I was amazed! The show room was removed of the new Lotus cars and we then reversed my car in and put my original 600LOT plates on for the photo shoot. Alan wanted to give the effect that we were in 1977.”
The S1 is currently fitted with a 2.2 liter normally aspirated engine (the original engine is complete and comes with the car), it has plenty of power and runs with the best of them.
Since I have owned this S1, I have done an enormous
amount of work to prepare this Esprit for not only show, but also for reliable street/touring. It has done well at both and I can safely say is completely dialed in. It even has Ipod capability!
This good looking Lotus model gained fame in the 1977 James Bond film “The Spy Who Loved Me.” For those of you who are not familiar, I highly recommend viewing the following movie chase scene and underwater exploits of the movie car at… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUxpXy1Oot4
Amongst Lotus Esprit aficionados and collectors alike, the Espit S1 is the car to have. This particular Esprit S1 is a rare find, it is in exceptional and well serviced condition throughout.
***I am into this Esprit S1 for well over $60k. I will never see anywhere near this! What I would like is a fair offer to give it a proper home where a Lotus S1 will be appreciated, used and loved. This said, I would love to have every penny I have put into it returned, but we all know this will not happen. Enjoy bidding, have fun, the reseve may be lower than you think.
Best,
Tom P.
If no longer covered under manufacturer warranty, the vehicle will be sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Terms & Conditions:
Payment will be accepted by wire transfer, bank check or personal check (delivery upon cleared funds.)
TERMS: WINNING BIDDER TO SEND 10% DEPOSIT WITHIN 3 DAYS OF END OF AUCTION.
Completion of remainder of transaction is expected within 7 days from the close of auction, either in person at the time of inspection and pick-up, or if you are unable to view the car the balance must be wire transferred before the car is released to be shipped. Car is sold as is.
We have used Horseless Carriage Enclosed Carriers for shipping for many, many years and have been very satisfied, door to door, enclosed & fully insured. All shipping arrangements and applicable costs incurred are done so at the buyers expense.
Please remember your eBay obligations...this is a binding contract and when you bid, you are responsible for completing the transaction.
Please do not bid if you cannot follow through with these terms.
We reserve the right to cancel this auction early, if a sale transpires outside of the ebay auction.
Autosport Designs, Inc. - Lotus Motorcars of Long Island
Autosport Designs, Inc. has been in the vintage automobile restoration and sales business for the past twenty-three years. Autosport Designs, Inc. dba Lotus Motorcars of Long Island is also Long Island, New York's only factory authorized Lotus dealer.
Autosport Designs, Inc. was founded by Tom P. in a 2,100 square foot facility with no employees. The business is currently housed in a 35,000 square foot facility with nineteen employees. Autosport Designs, Inc. is a full service and restoration facility that incorporates everything under one roof.
A mainstay in the automotive field for over two decades dealing both with contemporary and classic automobiles. Well known for our professional & courteous service, we offer routine servicing-complete mechanical restorations-rebuilds, accident repair, paintwork to complete frame off restorations.
Enclosed pick up & delivery available.
Autosport Designs Inc. - Lotus Motorcars of Long Island
203 West Hills Road
Huntington Station, New York 11746
Tel: 631 425 1555
Tom Papadopoulos, e-mail: racer355@aol.com with any automotive questions you may have.
This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. It is up to the buyer to come see and further inspect the car before the end of the auction.-->
