This 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 Turbo Coupe was purchased by the seller out of Phoenix in 2004 who began modifying it soon after. It’s been well-maintained and heavily upgraded with many bespoke and high quality modifications, and the seller has driven it around 14k miles during the last 11 years. Now showing 48k miles on the odometer, the car received new paint in 2013 and has always been garaged and retains very nice cosmetics inside and out. Modifications include a custom-made carbon fiber engine cover, upgraded turbo, fueling system, big brakes, stealth integrated laser jammer/radar detector and more. Most of the work was completed by WC Engineering and Kirt Wightman of Hypersport Engineering/Dempsey racing. The seller notes that Wightman’s shop was responsible for track prepping Lotus North America’s competition cars at the time and is still regarded as a top Lotus specialist today. The seller admits that the almost $100k he has into the car is a little crazy, and his reserve is a fraction of his costs.

Described as accident free and sold with a clean title, the car retains all original fiberglass panels with good gaps and no cracking, hazing or other common issues. Paint is excellent and was professionally resprayed two years ago. Rotiform wheels are wrapped in good Yokohama S.drive rubber, behind which sit upgraded six piston/large rotor front and four piston rear brakes from Hi Spec in the UK.

Note also the custom satin black decklid, inner buttresses and rear roof section–the remainder of the roof is a tinted, removable glass sunroof panel. A custom carbon front splitter is matched by APR Formula GT3 mirrors, and the rear diffuser is a one-off item custom made by Kirt Wightman of Hypersport Engineering/Dempsey racing.

Inside, the car features a recently, professionally installed high-end audio setup featuring Kenwood and Focal components. The seller provides a walkthrough of the features in this video. Additionally, a laser jammer and Valentine One laser/radar detector have been hardwired and stealthily fitted. All gauges, lights and switchgear work as designed, and the dash shows good leather with no shrinking, lifting or other typical problems. The driver’s seat shows some outer bolster wear, but otherwise the cockpit is very clean.

Additional Hypersport fitted mods include coilovers and a comprehensively re-engineered fueling system. The engine itself benefits from a custom-built hybrid Turbocharger as engineered and fitted by noted four cylinder Esprit authority John Welch of WC engineering.

Welch is also responsible for a final tune as well as an engine cosmetics detailing that included painting, powder-coating and polishing of various components. The carbon fiber engine surround is a custom-made and race-inspired item that is very high quality.

A custom-fit car cover is included as well. Acceleration, braking, and handling are all said to have been greatly improved over stock. The seller does not drive the car as much as he used and changing life circumstances are forcing him to sell the auction.