1989 Vegantune Evante 140 TC

Beautiful Vegantune Evante 140 TC LHD MkI with complete history from new, including original correspondence, photographs, literature and numerous invoices. Delivered new in Germany as a left-hand drive, this first owner kept the car until 2002. The Evante was then imported to the Netherlands, where it remained. Germany was home to the only importer on the continent, and only 12 LHD models were delivered new there. A total of only 104 were built, making the Evante a very exclusive car.

However, the supply of parts is remarkably good, and most parts are from Ford anyway, such as the reliable Sierra 5 gearbox. Thanks to the straightforward technology and solid build quality, you can enjoy driving without high costs. There are even two Evante clubs, one in Germany and, of course, one in the UK. The Evante 140 TC is nicknamed “The better Lotus” and is a further development (thanks to George Robinson) of the amazing rear-wheel drive Lotus Elan.

The interior is 100% original and, of course, in excellent condition. The seats were upholstered in Connolly leather at the factory and the upholstery looks remarkably good. Top-quality leather, with just the right patina after 37 years. The dashboard is intact and all instruments work as they should. The electric windows are a bit slow, but with a little care, they work fine. Apparently, this is common with all Evantes, but you'll be driving with the top down 99% of the time anyway.

The Evante is a rare collector's car and therefore very well maintained. Recently, the famous Twin Cam 4-cylinder engine was completely overhauled, including new Carrillo pistons. The cylinder head and the twin Dell'Orto carburettors have also been professionally overhauled. The invoices are available and the costs were €11,144. Furthermore, there is a new ignition, spark plug cables, wheel bearings, clutch set, ball joints, window guides and switches, windscreen and a custom-made stainless steel exhaust. The MOT is valid until May 2026.

This Evante has been repainted in its original colour, ‘Anthracite Metallic’, and the paintwork is of high quality. The body is made of polyester, reinforced with Kevlar. So it is ultra-light, very rigid and extremely strong. Everything is built by hand and every connoisseur knows that it is very difficult to get a polyester bodywork nice and smooth. Time-consuming and costly. The advantage is that rust has no chance. There are some signs of wear on the left side, but that is to be expected after almost 37 years. The original bonnet is still remarkably beautiful and closes tightly. The original cover is also present, as is the tonneau cover. A few clips are missing. The original rims are beautiful and fitted with the correct tyres.

You are very welcome in Naarden at the Gooimeer Zuid business park, located directly on the A1 motorway. We are flexible and can also be reached outside normal office hours, for example via WhatsApp. Your trade-in car is welcome, and we do not charge delivery fees. We also have extensive experience with importing and exporting cars and are happy to provide a complete quote, including all your requirements, such as export documents, a 14-day registration certificate including a green card, or transport to your doorstep.