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1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo (Series 3, black and gold, classic)

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Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit Turbo
Variant: Series 3 Turbo
Year: 1984
Decade: 1980s
Colour: Black and gold
Types: Classic Sports car

This catalogue entry records a 1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo Series 3 in black and gold, a sports car, from the 1980s.

The 1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo Series 3 in black and gold is filed under Classic and Sports car, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

Bags and clothes help explain an eighties arrival as work or leisure, keeping the car within the action rather than using it to invent a character background. Weekend departures in an eighties setting can begin at the house, using the loading and greetings to convey the journey before any travelling action is filmed. Modern traffic can be especially noticeable in the distance of an eighties street, so the background view needs reviewing even for a simple stationary setup.

Possible roles in a production

For a leisure-location scene, greetings and waiting can explain why a sports car is present without inventing a racing background or previous use. Continuity views of a sports car should include door positions and nearby props, helping separate camera angles describe the same moment at the location. Access for performers should be tried with the exact sports car, especially when bags or formal costume have to be managed during an entrance.

About this listing

The vehicle named in this entry is a 1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo Series 3 Turbo in black and gold, within Classic and Sports car. A search for Lotus Esprit Turbos returns 4 entries. 1981 and 1989 mark the ends of this model's listed year range. You will also find bronze, white and blue in the colour records for this model. 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 1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo in black and gold for filming?

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What if this Lotus Esprit Turbo isn't available?

The model selection contains 4 Lotus Esprit Turbos, but a suitable alternative might come from 27 Lotus vehicles or 379 cars from the 1980s; catalogue inclusion does not confirm availability.

Can it be driven on camera?

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