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This 1986 Lotus was designed by the renowned and most prolific designer of his time, Giorgetto Giugiaro.
In April of 1986, Lotus introduced the HCI variant (for the U.S.), teaming the Higher Compression engine with Bosch KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection and a catalytic convertible - the first Fuel-Injected Esprit was born.
With a total 1986 U.S. production of 215 and just a handful of Esprit's built and designed as HCI models. This particular car won 1st place at the 2014 Detroit Autorama, taking the Foreign Sports Category, and having the better of Prosche, Lamborghini, and Ferrari.
In April of 1986, Lotus introduced the HCI variant (for the U.S.), teaming the Higher Compression engine with Bosch KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection and a catalytic convertible - the first Fuel-Injected Esprit was born.
With a total 1986 U.S. production of 215 and just a handful of Esprit's built and designed as HCI models. This particular car won 1st place at the 2014 Detroit Autorama, taking the Foreign Sports Category, and having the better of Prosche, Lamborghini, and Ferrari.
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Recent Sales of the Lotus Esprit
(Data based on Model Year 1986 sales)
1986 Lotus Espirit Turbo Sold for USD$30,000 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1986 Lotus Type 82 Esprit Turbo Coupe Chassis#: SCC082910FHH10606 Sold for USD$29,759 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood |
Lotus Esprits That Failed To Sell At Auction
1986 Lotus Esprit's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1986 Lotus Esprit Turbo | SCC082910FHD12181 | 2015 H & H Auctions Chateau Impney | |||
1986 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC Coupe | 2012 Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic | $25,000 | $30,000 |
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