• Year of manufacture 
    1996
  • Mileage 
    95 200 km / 59 155 mi
  • Car type 
    Coupé
  • Electric windows
    Yes
    Sunroof
    Yes
    Climate control
    Yes
    Airbags
    Yes
    ABS
    Yes
    ESP
    Yes
    Immobilizer
    Yes
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Interior colour 
    Beige
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Number of doors 
    2
  • Number of seats 
    2
  • Location
    Australia
  • Exterior colour 
    Black
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

We are very proud to offer to you this very rare opportunity in securing this 1 of the only a handful delivered new to Australia 1996 Lotus Esprit S4S Turbo Coupe finished in striking Black coachwork with perfect factory 2 tone Parchment with Black full leather cockpit and has the 2.2L 4 cylinder Garret Turbo engine mated with the traditional 5-speed manual gearbox. This iconic 90's Supercar designed by Julian Thomson is very rare to see on today's roads and with her classic looks and absolute head-turning appeal this special Lotus was the actual 1996 Australian Motor Show Exhibition car plus was the Alpine"Car Audio Show car included with its original stereo/amps/speakers as was displayed at the show in 1996/97.

With only 3 custodians from being delivered new by Barbagello's WA Lotus dealer in July 1996 and from then a very low 95,300 klms from, new she comes complete with ALL her original service history/wallets/keys/booklets/service invoices & receipts, all documented and complete with the sale for your peace of mind. This Lotus Esprit S4S really is raw and real to drive and the analog feel is something sadly not felt today, she is really a rare sight and the rarity makes her suit any 90's super-car collection globally or any astute "Young Timer" car collector for future desirability.

With such low volume numbers built globally, a total of 367 and so few left in Australia ( believed to be less than 8) the value this amazing super-car represents is ridiculous when you think about and compare it to other exotics, she looks like half a million dollars driving or sitting still. The Esprit S4S was designed with the best of both worlds the S4 comfort with elements of the Sport 300 performance aspect and ONLY made for 2 years. Furthermore, she is equipped with highly the following desirable factory options/features:

- Australian Delivery - Barbagello Lotus 07/1996
- Australian Motor Show Lotus Launch/Display Car
- Alpine Car Hifi Audio Factory Show Car 1996/97
- 1 of ONLY 367 built worldwide by Lotus Cars
- 3 fastidious collector owners from new
- Factory Sport 300 High Rear Wing Fitted & Wheel Arch Extensions
- Factory Traditional 5 Speed Manual Gearbox
- Famous Lotus 2.2L Garrett Turbo - DOHC with 300HP - 290NM - 0-100 in 4.6s
- Factory ALPINE Stereo HiFi System with AMPS (as per show)
- Factory OZ Racing Split Piece Alloys F 17x8 R 18x10 in perfect order ( Very rare to find)
- ALL Factory Books/Manuals/Wallets/Keys/History/Invoices/Receipts/Magazines featured in.
- Period Correct in every way and original stereo and steering wheel included also very rare to find
- Factory Pop Up & OUT Sunroof/Targa style top with Soft Top Bag In Black included
- Factory Air Conditioning optioned with factory electric windows also and mirrors
- Factory Tool Kit
- Factory Brembo Black Brake Calipers
- Factory Special Order Triple Black - Body/Interior/Hood

With confidence, you can enjoy the freedom this stunning and iconic 90's Supercar can offer you with the purity of a proper 5 spd manual gearbox, the exhilaration of changing gears in a Turbo Esprit with the noise, theater, and with the roof "up or off".....well..... there are not many other places you would rather be or cars that can give you that feeling or smile like a Lotus Esprit can.

We thank you for taking the time in viewing our very special Lotus and if you would like to make a genuine inquiry please contact us at your earliest convenience to speak to one of our friendly staff. We are a family-owned and operated business specializing in classic/collectible/interesting cars with over 130 years of collective motor industry experience at the highest levels.

We would be honored to assist and help you further or if there is something special you are looking for please just ask us we may have it coming!.

“We Are..........Passion Driven”.