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

This 1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo is a Canadian-market example finished in black over gold leather upholstery and powered by a turbocharged and fuel-injected 2.2L inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes pop-up headlights, an aftermarket Alpine CD stereo, power windows, and optional air conditioning and full leather upholstery. The car was purchased by the seller in November 2016 and now shows 80k kilometers (~50k miles). This Esprit HCi Turbo is now offered in Canada with manufacturer’s literature, a Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance, service records, a clean Carfax report, and British Columbia registration in the seller’s name.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

The fiberglass bodywork was designed by Giugiaro, and aerodynamic elements on the Series III cars were carried over from the Series II Essex Turbo models. The seller states this example was refinished in black under previous ownership, and exterior features include black bumpers, pop-up headlights, side air inlets, and an integrated rear lip spoiler. Paint imperfections are noted by the seller.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

The 15″ single-piece BBS wheels are finished in silver and mounted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires that measure 205/60 up front and 235/60 out back. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

The cabin features fixed-back seats upholstered in gold leather with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Amenities include optional air conditioning, a wood shift knob, power windows, and an aftermarket Alpine CD stereo. The seller notes shrinkage on the leather dashboard cover and that the carpets around the engine compartment are worn.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a 270-km/h speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 80k kilometers (~50k miles), approximately 10k of which were added under current ownership.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection was added to the turbocharged 2.2-liter Type 910 inline-four midway through the 1986 model year. Factory power output was rated at 215 horsepower and 202 lb-ft of torque when new. The seller states that a bottom-end engine rebuild was performed in 2005, at which time the timing belt was also reportedly replaced. Additional service documents are provided in the gallery below.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle.

1986 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

The Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance lists initial delivery to Canada as well as that the car is one of five Canadian-market Turbo HCi models finished in black.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other issues and lists registration and service history in Ontario and British Columbia.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $28,750 by terminatorsarnold
Auction Ended July 18, 2021 at 1:17PM PT
Bids 45
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Seller: MurrayMelina
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Listing Details
  • Chassis: SCCFC20A5GHK60863
  • 80k Kilometers (~50k Miles) Shown
  • Turbocharged 2.2-Liter Inline-Four
  • Bosch KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection
  • Five-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Refinished in Black
  • Gold Leather Upholstery
  • 15" BBS Wheels
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alpine CD Stereo
  • Power Windows
  • Partial Service Records
  • Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance
  • Clean Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #51436