In case you’re large on Lotus collector vehicles, right here’s one you received’t need to go up: a 2002 Lotus Esprit V8, rebuilt on the manufacturing facility in 2010 for then-CEO Dany Bahar.

First noticed by Piston Heads, the automobile is presently listed on the market by U.Okay. dealership Fairmont Sports activities and Classics. A price ticket is not talked about.

Bahar, who helped Pink Bull enter Components 1 and NASCAR, and likewise shortly served as a senior government at Ferrari, joined Lotus as CEO in 2009. The next 12 months he made his well-known string of 5 idea automobile debuts on the Paris auto present, amongst which was a contemporary Esprit. None of them made it to manufacturing, on account of monetary struggles Lotus was present process on the time.

It’s not clear when Lotus took again the keys, however we’re guessing it was round 2012, which was when Bahar was let go and his rebuilt Esprit first bought to the general public. It has had two house owners since then, based on the itemizing.

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 as soon as owned by Dany Bahar – Photograph credit score: Fairmont Sports activities and Classics

The automobile’s engine and transmission have been each fully rebuilt in 2010. The engine is a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-8 rated at near 350 hp, and paired to a handbook transmission. The physique was repainted in its unique pearl white shade, whereas the inside was performed over in leather-based and Alcantara.

The selection bits from the 2003 Ultimate Version Esprits additionally made their approach onto Bahar’s Lotus, together with OZ wheels, AP Racing four-piston entrance brake calipers and Brembo rears, an outsized rear wing, distinctive taillights, and an exhaust that exits by the middle of the rear fascia. Bilstein dampers and an ECU recalibration have been additionally a part of the upgrades.

The odometer presently reads about 42,000 miles, with solely 7,000 miles added for the reason that rebuild. It is rumored the price of the rebuild was within the neighborhood of 100,000 British kilos, value roughly $126,500 at immediately’s alternate charge.

Bahar remains to be energetic within the auto business. Right now he runs Ares, an Italian automobile customizer and coachbuilder.