This Lotus Esprit got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo is finished in Glacier Blue over blue leather and is powered by a turbocharged and fuel-injected 2.2L inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transaxle. The car was purchased in 2015 by the current owner as an engine-out service was being performed, and subsequently refinished the exterior in its factory color, converted the air-conditioning system to R134a refrigerant, and replaced clutch components and the tires. Modifications are said to include a Garrett GT2860R turbocharger, a TiAL wastegate, Spax front shocks, and adjustable rear control arms. This Esprit HCi Turbo is now offered on behalf of its owner with service records from current ownership, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean Maryland title.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

The Giugiaro-designed fiberglass body was repainted in its factory Glacier Blue (A44) in March 2016, and the seller has provided photos in the gallery below showing refinishing in progress. Exterior features include black front and rear bumpers, rear window louvers, and red and black decals in front of the rear wheel wells.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

Silver-finished 15″ BBS wheels are wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires that were reportedly replaced in 2018. The owner is said to have added adjustable control arms to the rear suspension, and replacement Spax shocks were installed up front.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

The cabin features fixed-back seats upholstered in blue leather, along with a matching blue center console, dashboard, and carpeting. Additional amenities include a Jensen CD stereo and an air-conditioning system that has been converted to R134a.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

The three-spoke steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation including a 7k-rpm tachometer, a 170-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges. A faulty speedometer was reportedly replaced during prior ownership and the five-digit mechanical odometer currently displays just under 34k miles, approximately 4,300 of which were added by the current owner. True mileage is unknown.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

The turbocharged 2.2-liter inline-four is equipped with Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection, and an engine and transmission service in 2015 included replacement gaskets, crank seals, timing belt, tensioner, cooling hoses, studs, and more as shown below on the included invoice. A Garrett GT2860R turbocharger and TiAL wastegate were installed during the service, and the radiator was re-cored. The seller states that the oil was most recently changed in November 2019.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transaxle with a replacement clutch. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery below.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

The October 2020 Carfax report shows no accidents or damage history and it chronicles events in New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. A potential odometer rollback is shown in May 2012.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $33,000 by Creichmann
Auction Ended October 29, 2020 at 11:14AM PT
Bids 73
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Seller: 1900CSS
Location: Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
Listing Details
  • Chassis: SCCFC20A5GHF60857
  • 34k Miles Shown, TMU
  • Turbocharged 2.2L Inline-Four
  • Five-Speed Manual Gearbox
  • Glacier Blue
  • Blue Leather
  • Engine-Out Service in 2016
  • Garrett GT2860R Turbocharger
  • R134a Air Conditioning
  • TiAL Wastegate
  • Partial Service Records
  • 15" BBS Wheels
  • Accident-Free Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #38456