Those classic car enthusiasts who have an interest in the Lotus Esprit may be interested to read that six Lotus Esprit sports cars are coming up for auction on The Market by Bonhams. Below we provide a little information about each one but more comprehensive details can be found on the auctioneer’s website.

How about an Essex Blue with red leather interior 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo Essex S3 that has been fully restored. It has an estimated sale price of £105,000 to £150,000. Apparently, it has had in the region of £40,000 spent on it. Only 45 of these great looking sports cars were built.

Why not take a look at an aluminium metallic 1999 Lotus Esprit Sport 350 V8 that has an estimated sale price of £70,000 to £90,000. It is said to have around 31,000 miles on the clock and has had 3 owners. Its engine produces 350 bhp and can get from 0 to 60mph in a mere 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 175 mph. A mere 48 of these sports cars were built making it very rare.

You may like to peruse a black/gold 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 “JPS Edition” that has an estimated sale price of £75,000 to £100,000. It is said to have 13,600 miles on the clock. Only 100 of this model were built to celebrate JPS Lotus winning the FI Constructors’ Championship.

A Goodwood Green Met 1995 Lotus Esprit S4 GT Commemorative Edition has an estimated sale price of £35,000 to £50,000. It only has 37,000 miles on the clock. It is extremely rare as only 11 were manufactured.

There is a Camel Yellow 1994 Lotus Esprit Sport 300 available to bid for with an estimated sale price of £75,000 to £120,000. It has 50,500 miles on the clock. Only 64 of this model were built. Its 300 BHP engine takes this sports car from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 4.7 seconds to a top speed of 160 mph.

A Calypso Red 1995 Lotus Esprit S4S has an estimated sale price of £50,000 to £60,000 and has 49,000 miles on the clock. In the past it has been subject to a nut and bolt restoration.

So, if you are a fan of the Lotus Esprit, one of the above may appeal to you.