Britanski diler Mark Donaldson je na prodaju ponudio Lotus Esprit Turbo koji je svojevremeno bio u vlasništvu osnivača kompanije Colina Chapmana. Mark Donaldson Ltd. U pitanju je 1981 Series 3 Turbo model, sa modifikacijama koje je tražio sam Chapman, a uključuju između ostalog servo volan i polen filter. Lotus appear to be planning a new Lotus Esprit, but you could have Colin Chapman’s 1981 Lotus Esprit Series 3 – his last car – now. The Granary 1 Waverley Lane Farnham Surrey GU9 8BB +44 (0)1252 759009 Visit Website Mark Donaldson Ltd (6 adverts) Classic Cars for Sale on Car and Classic (6) 2000 Porsche 911 996 GT3 R For Sale ... 1981 Lotus Esprit Series 3 Turbo, Dry Sump. The Granary 1 Waverley Lane Farnham Surrey GU9 8BB +44 (0)1252 759009 View Stock Visit Website 1981 Lotus Esprit Series 3 Turbo, Dry Sump. The Turbo went on to even take part in movies and TV. This ex-Colin Chapman Esprit looks great 1981 LOTUS ESPRIT SERIES 3 TURBO (DRY SUMP) Ex Chapman Thatcher - Mark Donaldson But does the fact that “Margaret Thatcher once drove it” … Earlier this year, it was advertised for £100,000. Ex Colin Chapman SOLD De asemenea, este primul exemplar Lotus Esprit echipat cu jante BBS. According to seller Mark Donaldson Ltd, Chapman’s car had lowered, modified suspension, slightly different bodywork, power steering, air conditioning and a pollen filter among other things. If You Have To Ask. După ce a fost deținut chiar de uzină, Esprit-ul special a fost achiziționat de o serie de clienți privați, dar rulajul este minim, mașina având doar 11.000 mile parcurse. See, the Esprit you’re looking at here was, at one time, the personal chariot of Lotus founder, Colin Chapman. Mark Donaldson Ltd. Since Chapman's death, the silver over red Esprit has been preserved as an important piece of Lotus … The two-seater was Chapman’s last ‘company car’ before it was sold on. And now, a serious piece of Lotus history has been listed for sale in the UK, Colin Chapman's own 1981 Lotus Turbo Esprit finished in silver with a red interior. Lotus says that it plans to restore the 1981 model before adding it to the company collection. Foto: Mark Donaldson. via Mark Donaldson Ltd. It was supposedly the first Esprit fitted with BBS alloys, too, and was maintained exclusively by the Factory Service Department. A one-of-a-kind Lotus Esprit Turbo that was built and modified for Colin Chapman has been bought back by the car manufacturer. Image Via Mark Donaldson Ltd. Lotus Formula 1 driver Elio de Angelis and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher also drove the car during Chapman's brief ownership. This was also the final iteration penned by Giorgeto Giugiaro, the original designer of the Esprit. via Mark Donaldson. Yep, head over to Mark Donaldson and you can make an offer on chassis SCC082910BHD10970, an 1981 Lotus Esprit built for Chapman. And it’s for sale. Produced for only five years, the Turbo version of the S3 Esprit is a car full of character and style. 7 Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo.