Lot 205: Lotus Excel

Produced from 1982 to 1992 the Lotus Excel is a completely separate model to the earlier Eclat but to avoid having to Type Approve a new model, the early Excels also carried the Eclat title, when they are, in fact, a different car.In addition to the very obvious styling differences, the Excel was equipped with the Toyota Supra gearbox and final drive, the chassis was galvanised and modified at the rear with wide based lower wishbones and the braking was via ventilated discs all round.This 1988 example is offered complete with the original purchase invoice, full service history and 13 previous MoT certificates. It is equipped with air conditioning (working), 5 speed manual gearbox and alloy wheels.