An original Australian-delivered example of the iconic British sports car, which has been well-maintained during the seller’s three-year ownership. Its engine is the turbocharged 2.2-litre inline-four, producing up to 197kW / 264bhp, and driving the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. An uprated clutch has been installed, new rear brake discs and pads were fitted two years ago, and it also benefits from a Gates heavy duty cam belt replacement. A recent engine compression test also showed 150psi on all cylinders. The odometer shows 135,803 km from new. This Esprit S4 is finished in black, with a subtle rear spoiler as well as an aerofoil type wing over the engine cover. It rides on 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R tyres. The seats are trimmed in red leather, while the dashboard, transmission tunnel, roof pillars and door cards are finished in black leather. Equipment includes electric windows, a removable sunroof panel, air conditioning, JVC speakers, and heated rear screen. A modern Pioneer radio/CD player has been installed, which also includes Bluetooth connectivity, DAB digital radio and integrated parking sensors. This car is also fitted with upgraded front brakes, a stronger Gates timing belt, stainless-steel exhaust, and heavy duty clutch. Accompanying the car is a handbook and some stamped service history. A fully fitted Esprit car cover is also included. Please refer to photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: small paint chips, some damage to the front lip spoiler, and minor wear to the driver’s seat bolster. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults. At around 133,000 km, a basic service was carried out, including a replacement spark plug and a new battery. A recent engine compression test showed a consistent 150psi on all four cylinders. Rear brake discs and pads were required as part of the RWC when the current owner purchased the car, and these were replaced. Around three years ago, a heavy duty Gates camshaft timing belt was installed. From 2003 to 2021, the previous engineer owner carried out maintenance himself, and reportedly went through the car to rectify any faults as well as eliminate any squeaks or rattles. This Lotus Esprit S4 is a rare and rewarding modern classic, with lauded driving dynamics allied to a punchy turbocharged engine. Having benefited from previous long-term ownership with an engineer who reportedly made sure this car was fully sorted and well set-up, this Esprit S4 is a characterful and collectible 1990s sports car, which is ready to enjoy on the road. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.