Does anyone know this Esprit?

[97BlackC5]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

The phone number doesn't work, does anyone know the car? Is it still for sale? What's its history? Any clues would be much appreciated.

[Junglehop]

Yep... I do...

Its a car owned by a chap on the Lotus Forums, I believe the car is now sold.....

Those two S4s' they have down at Snows Lotus in hedge end look pretty natty