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This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2024 on Saturday the 23rd of March - Sunday the 24th of March. , This 1981 S2.2 is in fabulous order, both mechanically and cosmetically, and the Championship Gold paintwork and cream leather interior have recently been treated to a meticulous detail costing over £1,000,Fitted with the sonorous, 160bhp, 913LC 2.2-litre Twin Cam engine fuelled through twin Dell Orto 45DHLA carbs and mated to a 5-speed Getrag Type 265 gearbox,The fibreglass body sits on a fully galvanised, rust-free chassis and, weighing just 1,200kg, performance is impressive with 0-60 in 7.5 seconds and 127mph,It was originally restored in 1993 with a photographic record in the history file,Recent work in 2022 included a new cam belt, tensioner bearings, auxiliary and fan belts, thermostat and hoses, rebuilt carbs, rewired engine bay, new plugs, all oils and filters, new E10 fuel lines and filters, rebuilt brakes with new pads and shoes, a new indicator/full beam stalk and new windscreen wipers,The Cream leather interior was fully refurbished at the same time, a black suede Momo Prototipo steering wheel was added, and the Lotus was treated to a pristine set of refurbished GKN Turbine alloys,The indicated mileage is 80,500 supported by a plethora of paperwork in the history file,Despite being MOT exempt, our vendor has kindly put a fresh MOT on the car (no advisories) which is valid until 25/02/25,
Alloy Wheels; Electronic Stability Program (ESP); Safety Belt Pretensioners
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