Esprit S1 - 9,000 ORIG. MILES - Exceptional - Serviced - Time Warp...

1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
--Black with Tan interior and Tan carpeting. Two owners-9. 00 ORIGINAL miles from new!

This Esprit S1 has been in the same ownership since 1981. All original. it has been maintained only by Lotus trained technicians from new. It is a US model. but it has been updated with European Dellorto carburetors and European cams. A Mario Andretti Momo steering wheel and Andretti shift knob have been installed for a personal touch. all original parts. carburetors. air pump. air rail. etc. come with the car.

There are no mechanical issues. the S1 runs great and cosmetically it is original throughout with an interior that is
exceptional and having never had any fading.

This particular Esprit S1 was loaned to Lotus Cars for the 2011 NY Auto Show Gala event to be shown alongside the proposed 2014 Esprit. 1965 Lotus that Jim Clark won the
Indianapolis 500 and the 2011 Lotus Indy Car.

This Esprit S1 has always been covered and kept in a heated garage. This must be one of the best original and maintained Lotus Esprit S1’s available.

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1977 LOTUS ESPRIT SERIES 1

VIN # 77090422H

Engine # AC7 77 09 14067

J. Winters
– first owner purchased in 1978

D. Miller –
- second owner purchased in 1981

EQUIPMENT ON CAR:

Mario Andretti Momo steering wheel & shift knob

Original engine bay tonneau cover

Original spare tire never down

Original ignition key. door key. antenna key & fob

European OEM Dell’Orto carburetors

European OEM air box & filter

European OEM intake manifold

European OEM cams

New old stock front rotors. calipers & valve covers

Series 2 black exterior door handles

ADDITIONAL ITEMS IN CAR:

Original owner’s handbook

Grey cotton car cover

Repair bills

NGK spark plugs (10)

Series 1 air box clips (2)

THREE BOXES OF ITEMS FOR #77090422H
CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING:

Workshop Manual

Service Parts List manual

Additional Owner’s Handbook reproduction in hard cover

Refinished original tool kit & bag

Refinished original tire jack & bag

Original steering wheel

Original shift knob & insert

Momo steering wheel box. trim pad. emblems & collets

Original extra gas cap

Original federal side marker lights chrome trim

Original federal Stromberg carburetors. linkage & intake manifold

Original federal heat shields (2) & wire guard

Original front rotors

Original front calipers

Original federal air rail

Original federal air pump. filter & hose

Original cam covers. plug shield & breather pipe

Original Series 1 chrome exterior door handles

Original cam pulleys

Original federal PC valve & fitting

Original fuel & air box hoses

Spare OEM throttle cable

Spare OEM belts (3)

Original ignition key. door key & antenna key

Spare key set
as above with code

THREE BOXES OF ITEMS FOR # 77090422H
CONTENTS (CONTINUED):

Original engine cover tie-down straps

Original parking brake handle

Original battery clamp

Spare misc. banjo bolts & fuel fittings

NGK spark plugs (4)

Spare gas filter & fittings

Series 2 air box clamps (4)

Series 1 air box clamps (1. 5)

New OEM oil filters

Period Lotus emblems (2). Lotus patch (1). Lotus tie-tacks (2) & JPS lighter

Period Vitaloni outside rear-view mirrors & brackets

Turbo mirror installation books (2)

Dell’Orto carburetor manual

SERVICED EXCLUSIVELY BY 2 LOTUS FACTORY
TECHNICIANS FOR ENTIRE US HISTORY:

Arnie Johnson

Ralph Stechow

If no longer covered under manufacturer warranty. the vehicle will be sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

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Autosport Designs. Inc. - Lotus Motorcars of Long Island 

Autosport Designs. Inc. has been in the vintage automobile restoration and sales business for the past twenty-three years. Autosport Designs. Inc. dba Lotus Motorcars of Long Island is also Long Island. New York's only factory authorized Lotus dealer.  

Autosport Designs. Inc. was founded by Tom P. in a 2. 00 square foot facility with no employees. The business is currently housed in a 35. 00 square foot facility with nineteen employees. Autosport Designs. Inc. is a full service and restoration facility that incorporates everything under one roof.

A mainstay in the automotive field for over two decades dealing both with contemporary and classic automobiles. Well known for our professional & courteous service. we offer routine servicing-complete mechanical restorations-rebuilds. accident repair. paintwork to complete frame off restorations.

Enclosed pick up & delivery available.

Autosport Designs Inc. - Lotus Motorcars of Long Island

203 West Hills Road

Huntington Station. New York 11746

Tel: 631 425 1555

Tom Papadopoulos. e-mail: racer355@aol. com with any automotive questions you may have.

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