Lotus is launching a new Certificate of Provenance programme, revealing the first recipient as a stunning and celebrated Turbo Esprit that was the final ‘company car’ of Lotus founder Colin Chapman. The 1981 model, which was also driven by UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during a visit to Norfolk, has recently been acquired by Lotus. Following a sympathetic restoration it will join the company’s collection.
October 28 2016 Rare Maserati Khamsin V8 Supercar No reserve Maserati Merak, Lotus Esprit Turbo and BMW M5 Some of Europe’s greatest sporting nameplates are crossing the auction block at Shannons Sydney Summer sale on November 7. The tifosi have two magnificent factory right hand drive Maserati Coupes to cheer for – a very early right hand drive front-engined [...]
• Stunning low km Aston Martin Vantage Convertible at below half replacement price• Superb 2002 V12 Aston Martin DB7• High performance Lotus Turbo Esprit at new hatch price Shannons are doing a shout out for aspiring 007s at their upcoming Melbourne Late Summer Classic Auction on February 22. Three top-end sporting cars given ‘legend’ status through their appearance in James [...]
