{"id":498852,"date":"2020-08-10T11:04:26","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T18:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=109006"},"modified":"2024-04-03T12:44:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T12:44:56","slug":"lotus-to-offer-certificate-of-provenance-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/lotus-to-offer-certificate-of-provenance-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Lotus to Offer Certificate of Provenance Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lotus is launching a new Certificate of Provenance programme, revealing the first recipient as a stunning and celebrated Turbo Esprit that was the final \u2018company car\u2019 of Lotus founder Colin Chapman.<\/p>\n<p>The 1981 model, which was also driven by UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during a visit to Norfolk, has recently been acquired by Lotus. Following a sympathetic restoration it will join the company\u2019s collection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-694590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_1-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The new Certificate of Provenance is designed to appeal to owners of Lotus cars from any era. They could buy one for themselves or receive it as a gift from friends or family. It is delivered in a distinctive \u2018For The Drivers\u2019 Lotus presentation box, which contains:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_9-e1597082112319.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-694594 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_9-e1597082112319.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1031\" height=\"1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_9-e1597082112319.jpg 1031w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_9-e1597082112319-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_9-e1597082112319-1024x994.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_9-e1597082112319-100x97.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_9-e1597082112319-770x748.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_9-e1597082112319-293x284.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px\" \/><\/a>The Certificate of Provenance \u2013 printed on premium paper, this provides a summary of the car\u2019s details including the VIN, paint colour and specification. The certificate also notes the date on which the car completed its production at the Hethel factory and was passed to the Lotus sales team.<\/li>\n<li>The Build Specification Letter \u2013 drafted using detailed vehicle information from the Lotus archive*, this document provides more in-depth information about the car, including its engine, transmission, standard features and optional extras.<\/li>\n<li>A personalized letter to the customer signed by Phil Popham, CEO, Lotus Cars, thanking them for their purchase and updating them on the transformation which is taking place at Lotus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-694593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_7-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The three documents are presented in a simple black envelope placed inside the presentation box. Beneath it is a selection of Lotus collectables, including an aluminium plaque engraved with the owner\u2019s name and information from the Certificate of Provenance; a leather Lotus keyring; a carbon fibre bookmark featuring the brand\u2019s nine most significant motorsport laurels; a presentation tin of four badges; and a Lotus ink pen.<\/p>\n<p>The Certificate of Provenance is available worldwide through Lotus retailers. In the UK it costs \u00a3170 + postage. Prices in other markets may vary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-694591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_3-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 1981 Lotus Turbo Esprit has the UK registration plate UVF 464X and was first registered to Lotus on August 1 of that year. Its own Lotus Certificate of Provenance reveals it was allocated to company founder Colin Chapman for his exclusive use. Following Chapman\u2019s death in December 1982, it was sold by Lotus in July 1983 and has been in private hands ever since, covering just 11,000 miles and regularly maintained.<\/p>\n<p>Finished in metallic Silver Diamond paint with \u2018Turbo Esprit\u2019 decals, the factory-fitted optional extras include a full red leather interior, air-conditioning and a Panasonic audio system integrated into the headliner.<\/p>\n<p>However, the specification is completely unique as it has several features added at the request of Chapman to improve his own driving comfort and enjoyment. These include power steering \u2013 it was the first Esprit ever to have this technology \u2013 plus modified and lowered suspension, modified brakes and BBS Mahle lattice alloy wheels.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_694595\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-694595\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MargaretThatcher_LotusTurboEsprit_1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-694595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MargaretThatcher_LotusTurboEsprit_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MargaretThatcher_LotusTurboEsprit_1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MargaretThatcher_LotusTurboEsprit_1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MargaretThatcher_LotusTurboEsprit_1-1024x737.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MargaretThatcher_LotusTurboEsprit_1-100x72.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MargaretThatcher_LotusTurboEsprit_1-770x554.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MargaretThatcher_LotusTurboEsprit_1-293x211.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MargaretThatcher_LotusTurboEsprit_1-1400x1008.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-694595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher tries the Esprit on for size.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On August 5, 1981, the car was used by Chapman to promote the latest Lotus range to the then UK Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, when she toured Norfolk. After landing at Norwich Airport and talking to Chapman, she sat behind the wheel and drove it round the site\u2019s private roads. Local media reported that she had said: \u201cI was tempted to drive away in it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_5-e1597082488429.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-694592 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_5-e1597082488429.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_5-e1597082488429.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_5-e1597082488429-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_5-e1597082488429-831x1024.jpg 831w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_5-e1597082488429-81x100.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_5-e1597082488429-770x948.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CertificateofProvenance_5-e1597082488429-293x361.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/a>Phil Popham, CEO, Lotus Cars, commented: \u201cWhat better way to launch our Certificate of Provenance than by showing how it has validated the celebrated history of an iconic and unique Turbo Esprit. The Lotus archive is a fully catalogued database of information and can provide a wealth of insightful facts on any Lotus car from any era. It\u2019s the perfect gift for a Lotus owner anywhere in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the unique Turbo Esprit, he added: \u201cThis is an iconic and unique car from the Lotus back catalogue, personalised by our founder Colin Chapman and with a truly fascinating provenance. It deserves its place in our collection and we\u2019re looking forward to showing it off.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lotus is launching a new Certificate of Provenance programme, revealing the first recipient as a stunning and celebrated Turbo Esprit that was the final \u2018company car\u2019 of Lotus founder Colin Chapman. The 1981 model, which was also driven by UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during a visit to Norfolk, has recently been acquired by Lotus. Following a sympathetic restoration it will join the company\u2019s collection. 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