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1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo (bronze, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit Turbo
Year: 1981
Decade: 1980s
Colour: Bronze
Types: Classic Sports car Replica / Film car

This catalogue entry records a 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo in bronze, a sports car, from the 1980s.

The 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo in bronze is filed under Classic, Sports car and Replica / Film car, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

Travel to a leisure destination can be introduced with bags and gathering passengers, avoiding the need to make the vehicle itself explain the purpose of the trip. Eighties cars can sit comfortably in scenes of school runs and office arrivals, where daily routines give the period detail a purpose beyond visual nostalgia. Retail exteriors contain many date clues beyond traffic, so an eighties shot should be reviewed for signage as well as the cars closest to the lens.

Possible roles in a production

The script should distinguish a replica’s visual role from any practical action, with movement or special treatment confirmed separately for the supplied vehicle. For continuity, removable replica dressing should be photographed in place, so the same details can be restored between separate setups at the location. A conversation beside a parked sports car can keep attention on the people, allowing the vehicle to remain part of the setting rather than the subject.

About this listing

Our Classic, Sports car and Replica / Film car categories include this 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo in bronze. Across the catalogue, Lotus Esprit Turbos account for 4 entries. Across these entries, the recorded dates range between 1981 and 1989. Additional colours listed against this model include black and gold, white and blue. The wider catalogue includes 27 Lotus vehicles, while the decade selection has 379 cars from the 1980s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo in bronze for filming?

Start by sharing the production's dates and location, with the role you want this Lotus Esprit Turbo to play, and we can look into availability for you.

Is the photo of this exact car?

You are seeing an illustration of the model, not the particular Lotus Esprit Turbo available for the shoot; we confirm the individual vehicle and colour in our options.

What if this Lotus Esprit Turbo isn't available?

Our 4 Lotus Esprit Turbos entries are one starting point; 379 cars from the 1980s offer a period-based search, and 27 Lotus vehicles keep the search within the make.

Can it be driven on camera?

We do not assume the Lotus Esprit Turbo can perform a moving scene from its listing alone; owner approval and insurance matter, and driving, drivers and transport are confirmed separately.

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