This 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 has undergone a recent restoration, which according to the ad sounds to have encompassed nearly everything but the original interior. The seller says that the car is very clean, adding that it retains its matching-numbers engine and gearbox. Find it here on Craigslist in Palos Verdes, California for $16,200. Special thanks to BaT reader Eric B. for this submission.

A few of the ad’s photos give the car a yellow tinge, but other, better lit shots mean we’re certain it’s actually white. The seller doesn’t claim that the exterior has been restored, but does say that the “entire car” barring the original (and sadly unpictured) interior has been restored, and an included photograph of the sanitary front luggage compartment suggests that paint may be new as well

Mileage is given as 64,720, and recent work is said to have included the engine, clutch, timing belt, brakes, shocks, bushings, bearings and exhaust. No further details are provided, but the engine bay does look good, and new tires are noted as well.

Turbos still get all the attention, but these NA cars are a bit easier to keep going and still look and drive great, too. An in person inspection–and probably a deeper, professional PPI, too–are definitely good ideas, but what little can be gleaned from the ad suggests that this car could be a good one.