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1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo (SE, blue, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit Turbo
Variant: SE
Year: 1989
Decade: 1980s
Colour: Blue
Types: Classic Sports car

This catalogue entry records a 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE in blue, a sports car, from the 1980s.

The 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE in blue is filed under Classic and Sports car, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

Researching the age mix of eighties traffic can make a parked street feel lived-in, rather than a display organised around the date of the script. A locked-off eighties exterior still requires background attention, because passing present-day cars can enter a view that looked suitable when the location was first photographed. 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.

Possible roles in a production

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. Any moving sports-car scene needs its action agreed independently, since the category is a visual starting point rather than a promise about driving on camera. Continuity views of a sports car should include door positions and nearby props, helping separate camera angles describe the same moment at the location.

About this listing

This listing is a 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE in blue, filed under Classic and Sports car. Across the catalogue, Lotus Esprit Turbos account for 4 entries. The earliest recorded year is 1981, and the latest is 1989. Additional colours listed against this model include bronze, black and gold and white. There are 27 Lotus vehicles to explore; a separate collection brings together 379 cars from the 1980s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo in blue for filming?

If the Lotus Esprit Turbo suits your scene, let us know the filming dates and location together with its intended role, and we will investigate the available options.

Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this Lotus Esprit Turbo isn't available?

When this option cannot be supplied, the linked selections let you browse 4 Lotus Esprit Turbos, 379 cars from the 1980s and 27 Lotus vehicles while we discuss alternatives for the shot.

Can it be driven on camera?

The Lotus Esprit Turbo's use in a driving scene must be confirmed for that action, owner and insurance; transport to the production and the drivers are agreed through your brief.

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