British sports car maker Lotus has launched a new Certificate of Provenance.
Lotus owners Worldwide are some of the most passionate and well-informed car enthusiasts, so the official launch of a Certificate of Provenance is really the final chapter in owning a Lotus Car.
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 ‘For The Drivers’ Lotus presentation box, which contains:
The Certificate of Provenance – printed on premium paper, this provides a summary of the car’s 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.
The Build Specification Letter – 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 any optional extras.
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.
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 aluminum plaque engraved with the owner’s name and information from the Certificate of Provenance; a leather Lotus keyring; a carbon fibre bookmark featuring the brand’s nine most significant motorsport laurels; a presentation tin of four badges; and a Lotus pen.
To launch the scheme, Lotus has bestowed a certificate on a 1981 Turbo Esprit with the registration UVF 464X. First registered to Lotus on 1 August 1981, it was allocated to company founder Colin Chapman for his exclusive use the year before his death.
Chapmans car was the first Esprit to get power steering, lowered suspension with modified brakes and BBS Mahle lattice alloy rims. The metallic Silver Diamond car also got factory-fitted optional extras like a full red leather interior, air-conditioning and a Panasonic audio system that was integrated into the headliner.
“What 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,” said Phil Popham.
The Lotus archive is now a fully catalogued database of information and can provide a wealth of insightful facts on any Lotus car from any era.
