{"product_id":"johnny-lightning-classic-gold-1989-lotus-esprit-calypso-red-version-a-limited-edition-1-64-diecast-car","title":"Johnny Lightning Classic Gold 1989 Lotus Esprit Calypso Red Version A Limited Edition 1:64 Diecast Car","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJohnny Lightning Classic Gold 1989 Lotus Esprit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Gold Collection | 2021 Release 4 | Version A | 1:64 Scale JLS188A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic 1989 Lotus Esprit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Faithfully recreates the final naturally aspirated Esprit styling before the model evolved into the 1990s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Gold Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e – Produced as a limited edition release with only 15,100 pieces worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalypso Red Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e – Finished in factory-correct Calypso Red with authentic exterior trim and tan interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiecast Metal Body \u0026amp; Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e – Premium diecast construction delivers excellent weight and collector-quality feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e – Features correct pop-up headlamp design, factory wheels, side mirrors, rear spoiler, and accurate Lotus badging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Factory Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e – Finished in officially licensed factory colors as part of the Classic Gold Collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Blister Packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e – Factory sealed on illustrated Classic Gold card featuring period Lotus Esprit photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficially Licensed Lotus Model\u003c\/strong\u003e – Produced under official Lotus licensing by Johnny Lightning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew sports cars are as instantly recognizable as the Lotus Esprit. Designed by legendary Italian stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro, the sharp wedge-shaped coupe became one of the defining sports cars of the late 1970s and 1980s. By 1989, the Esprit had matured into a refined grand touring sports car while retaining the lightweight engineering philosophy that made Lotus famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Esprit also earned worldwide recognition through film and motorsport. It appeared in numerous movies and television shows throughout its production life, becoming one of Britain's most iconic performance cars. Its combination of exotic styling, balanced handling, and distinctive mid-engine layout helped establish Lotus as one of the world's premier sports car manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Lightning captures the clean lines of the 1989 Esprit with excellent proportions, factory-correct Calypso Red paint, detailed wheels, and a tan interior. The premium diecast metal body and chassis, combined with authentic factory colors and limited production, make this an excellent addition for Lotus collectors and enthusiasts of classic European sports cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Johnny Lightning Diecast Cars\" href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/johnny-lightning-diecast-cars\"\u003eJohnny Lightning Diecast Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lotus Diecast Cars\" href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/lotus-diecast-cars\"\u003eLotus Diecast Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Classic Sports Car Diecast\" href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/classic-sports-cars\"\u003eClassic Sports Car Diecast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"1:64 Diecast Cars\" href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/1-64-diecast-cars\"\u003e1:64 Diecast Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Collector Questions and Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many were produced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVersion A is a limited edition of just 15,100 pieces worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this feature a metal body and chassis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Like other Classic Gold releases, it features both a diecast metal body and diecast metal chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color is this release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Version A release is finished in factory-correct Calypso Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this based on the real 1989 Lotus Esprit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Johnny Lightning accurately reproduces the styling and proportions of the production 1989 Lotus Esprit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Classic Gold Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic Gold is Johnny Lightning's premium collector series featuring authentic factory colors, diecast metal construction, and limited edition production runs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnny Lightning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48122207699165,"sku":"001-S3-B4-JLS188A","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/5365\/3981\/files\/JLS188A-48A-R2-2021-Classic-Gold-1989-Lotus-Esprit-Front.jpg?v=1783206478","url":"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/products\/johnny-lightning-classic-gold-1989-lotus-esprit-calypso-red-version-a-limited-edition-1-64-diecast-car","provider":"Traxxi Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}