The merits of this New Jersey car have become somewhat buried beneath a deluge of speculation about year & VIN, but here we have an 88 (or not) Esprit with 350 and Renault transaxle.
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Converted in the 90s, so it's said, with a reported 17,800 miles since.
EspritV84.jpg.
Looks very tidy. Immaculate, in fact.
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Bidding on BaT ends in four days. Currently bogged down in VIN issues, if that's not a problem for you and the wedge styling floats your boat, could be a bargain.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-lotus-esprit-9/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-04-27
Ivor
Unsurprisingly, RNM at $14,500.
Subsequently auctioned on eBay, no mention of the 'issues'.
Made just over $15,000. Don't know if it actually sold.
Ivor