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From Autoweek
Lotus is launching a new certificate of provenance program that provides homeowners with a sublime, collectible gift box containing their vehicle’s official main points.Lotus sees it as a gift to a member of the family circle or simply as a small satisfied memory of his time with The First Recipient was a 1981 Turbo Esprit, not only owned by Colin Chapman, but was also directed by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.We think yours may not have a pedigree.
The Lotus “For Drivers” presentation box includes the certificate of provenance, which provides a summary of the details of the car, adding the VIN, paint color, specifications and production end date.It also includes the structure specification chart, Lotus file information, offer engine, transmission, features and popular options.Finally, it is accompanied by a personalized letter from CEO Phil Popman, “thanking them for their acquisition and informing them of the ongoing transformation in Lotus”.
Documents are placed in a presentation box, on top of a handful of Lotus collectibles by adding an engraved aluminum plate (light!) With the call and data of the owner, a Lotus leather keychain, a carbon fiber marker with the brand’s maximum victories, a 4-badge presentation box and a Lotus ink pen.
The certificate will charge about $ 220, but fees can vary, Lotus says. Take a look at the American Lotus to get yours.
Now on the Turbo Spirit of Chapman.Il awarded to Chapman for his use and first recorded in August 1981.The master of “adding lightness” died the following year, young at 54, and has since been in personal hands, traveling more than 11,000 miles.
The Spirit has a silver diamond paint finish with the old decals of the 80s “Turbo Spirit” and red leather, air conditioning and a Panasonic radio.Chapman also called for forced steering, the first Spirit to have the technology, a low suspension, changed brakes and BBS alloy wheels.
Lotus now has in his old collection.
“What better way to publish our certificate of provenance than by the appearance of how it validated the famous story of an iconic and exclusive Turbo Spirit,” Popman said.”The Lotus file is a fully cataloged database and can provide a large amount of applicable data on any Lotus car of any era.This is the best gift for a Lotus owner worldwide ».
“This [Spirit] is an iconic and exclusive car from Lotus’ rear catalog, custom-designed through our founder Colin Chapman and with a truly desirable provenance.It deserves your position in our collection and we look forward to exhibiting it.”