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1981 Lotus Esprit 2.2
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Experience automotive history with this stunning 1981 Lotus Esprit S3, a true icon of British sports car engineering that not only turns heads but is also ULEZ compliant. Finished in a captivating calypso red with black half-leather interior and iconic BBS/Mahle wheels, this rare mid-engine marvel represents the pinnacle of Lotus’s design philosophy, combining the robust chassis of the Turbo model with a reliable 2.2-litre normally aspirated engine. Meticulously maintained by its current o
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POAHistoric Vehicle
EXEMPT
1981
ULEZ·2026
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