Colin Chapman's 1981 Turbo Esprit is homeward bound following its auction in May, and it's boasting some new, highly official paperwork. After buying s/n 0970, Lotus has honored the Esprit as the first recipient of its Certificate of Provenance Programme, which is comprised of a certificate of provenance (naturally), a build specification letter, and a personalized letter signed by Lotus CEO Phil Popham.
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