A youngtimer is a car that is not yet old enough to be considered an oldtimer (classic car), but it has reached a certain age and is desirable among collectors and enthusiasts. Although there is no fixed definition for what constitutes a youngtimer, they are generally considered to be cars that are at least 20 years old but not yet 30 years old. Oldtimers, on the other hand, are typically vehicles that are over 30 years old and in their original condition. Antique cars need to be at least 45 years old, although this can vary from country to country. Pre-war cars cover the years from 1919 to 1930. 
 
Such cars are very popular in Europe and North America. Since they are considered collector's items, insurance premiums are usually lower compared to modern cars, even though they can be more dangerous to drive. 
 
High return potential 
Automotive investments have achieved an average annual value appreciation of over 11% over the past 10 years. 
 
Rarity 
In the past, these cars, which are now in great demand, were built very little. For example, only 1400 examples of the legendary 300sl Gullwing were built. According to the Knight Frank 2023 index, classic cars have seen significant appreciation, with a 185% increase over the last decade. 
 
Market Growth 
Statista estimates the global classic car market revenue to be 30.9 billion U.S. dollars and its expected growth to be 8.8 percent annually until 2024.

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Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
 
External maintenance costs 
We are committed to providing the highest standards of storage, maintenance and insurance of your equipment on your behalf. The associated costs will be shared between the splint holders and included as an ongoing cost in relation to each asset. So if you own 1% of the car, your splint account will be charged 1% of the associated costs. Further details and breakdowns are listed in the factsheet for each investment. 
 
Exit fee 
When you sell an investment, you will be charged a flat fee of 2% of the transaction volume. This includes our expenses for sales on the secondary market, our costs for maintaining this market and our organisation of an asset sale at the end of the contract.

"The Lotus Esprit Series 4 Twin Turbo V8 ticks almost every box for an investable classic. Massive engine with 2 Garret turbo chargers, 350HP, Analogue driving and Iconic status thanks to its headline role in one of the most memorable games of the 90s. Its no surprise that appreciation has been soaring over the past 4 years and with little over 1000 made they are becoming a very rare and very sought after piece of motoring history." - David Spickett, Expert at TheCarCrowd 
 
Why The Lotus Esprit V8 
V8 Power 
Released as the successor to the hugely popular Lotus Elan, the Esprit was unveiled to the world at the Paris Motor Show in 1975. The Series 4 Esprit’s styling was a huge leap forward compared to the original Series 1, however that was nothing compared to the progress made under the bonnet. In 1996 the Series 4 Lotus Esprit received the twin turbo V8, a replacement and serious upgrade over the previous 4-cylinder powertrain. 
 
Sleek Design and Performance 
The Esprit S4 V8 featured a low, wide and sleek stance, creating the epitome of the mid-engine supercar. High level acceleration and attention-grabbing styling are only part of the Esprit V8's impressive C.V. Exhilarating handling and phenomenal levels of roadholding are also in the package, together with high levels of refinement and the iconic pop-up headlights, has made the Esprit V8 ever popular amongst collectors. 
 
Lotus Engine Innovation 
At the heart of the Esprit V8 sits a fully Lotus developed 3.5 litre all aluminium V8, This was a new development for Lotus and not a re-hash of the ever popular Rover V8's that were being used by most other manufactures in the 90's. The Lotus engine boasted twin overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder pushing out 350hp, mated to a 5 speed manual transmission rocketing the Esprit from 0-60 in approx. 4.4 seconds and with a top speed of 175 mph. 
 
Rare Production and Nostalgic Status 
The Series 4 Esprit also benefited from incredibly low production numbers with a total of approx. 1231 produced across its short lifespan, making this a highly rare model. The S4 Lotus Esprit V8 also boasts a level of nostalgic status due to its provenance in the game Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge from the mid 90s. Many enthusiasts will have played the game and remember this car, therefore increasing its desirability and status as an investible modern classic among collectors. 
 
Supercar Legacy 
Overall, the Lotus Esprit V8 is often remembered as being an ultra-rare high performance supercar that managed to combine Ferrari beating performance, with sleek design and the focussed driving experience that Lotus is known for. 
 
Why&nbsp;this, S4 Esprit 
Desired By Collectors 
The Lotus Esprit V8 features a timeless and exotic design that has captivated enthusiasts since its introduction. Its sleek and aerodynamic shape, coupled with pop-up headlights and distinctive lines, gives it a unique presence on the road. The Esprit model has a rich heritage, having been featured in several James Bond films and more specifically S4 model spearheading one of the most successful games of the 90s; the Lotus Turbo Challenge. As with many limited-production exotic cars, the Esprit V8 has shown strong appreciation in value over recent years as collectors turn to more analogue, 90s supercars. 
 
The Lotus Esprit meets many conditions of TheCarCrowd investment thesis with it’s low production numbers, iconic status and striking styling as well as an incredibly strong YOY appreciation figure since 2020, its a very strong option for future appreciation. 
 
This specific Esprit has seen a well loved and well documented life. The car comes with the original Lotus Green service book present, documenting a strong history and low ownership. 
 
This car has recently seen a mechanical refresh and recommissioning after a number of years in storage totalling over£21,000. The car is mechanically perfect with all required work carried out at the key intervals and to this day remains in its British Racing Green original paint that sits in fantastic condition as expected given the detailed history and low mileage. 
 
True Investment Mileage 
This particular example has covered less than 1500 miles per year in its 27 years of life with a comprehensive history fully documented at the key intervals. 
 
Past Performance 
The Lotus Esprit S4 V8 has seen an average price increase of 45.51% from 2018 and 2023 (9.1% annually) but has accelerated to 102.04% (34.01% annually) since 2020. According to data taken from The Classic Valuer. 
 
Sell your Splints? We now provide you with the option to repurchase your splints at market value anytime. Please note that an additional processing fee will apply. The processing fee varies based on the volume, investment, and your holding duration. Use the contact form to initiate the process.

The price of 79,850€ includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of 7,650€. 72,200 € can be allocated to the asset. 
Platform Fee Splint Invest: Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
External maintenance costs: Shipping, handling, 4 years storage, and insurance.

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The Lotus Esprit S4 V8 has seen an average price increase of 45.51% from 2018 to 2023 (9.1% annually), but has accelerated to 102.04% (34.01% annually) since 2020. According to data from The Classic Valuer.

Return

The Series 4 of the Esprit was characterized by extremely low production numbers, with only about 1,231 units produced during its short lifespan. This low production volume makes this model particularly rare and contributes to price stability.

Stability

Release on: 29 March 2024 - 09:00 AM CET 
 
The Lotus Esprit V8 is often remembered as being an ultra-rare high performance supercar that managed to combine Ferrari beating performance, with sleek design and the focussed driving experience that Lotus is known for.

Lotus, Esprit V8 S4, 1997

This particular example has covered less than 2,400 kilometers per year in its 27 years of existence, with a comprehensive history fully documented at the key intervals. 
Released as the successor to the hugely popular Lotus Elan, the Esprit was unveiled to the world at the Paris Motor Show in 1975. The Series 4 Esprit’s styling was a huge leap forward compared to the original Series

Track Record

The mission at TheCarCrowdis to give investors across the globe the opportunity to invest in one of theWorld’s fastest appreciating asset classes.

Investment in classic cars is an effective way of diversifying a portfolio, indicated by fact that 81% of ultra HNWs have at least 1 alternative asset such as classic cars within theirportfolio. The Knight frank 2023 index shows that classic cars have appreciated 185% in the last decade and 25% in the last year. In the last 10 years, only beaten by rare whiskey; classic cars are consistently in the top 2 highest performing luxury asset classes. 
 
However classic cars as an asset class is not as widely adopted as it should beas a diversification technique. Only 13% of mass affluent investors (mainstream) have any form of classic car investment in their portfolio due to the perceived high barriers to entry including:

<ul>
	<li>Lack of awareness of the category,</li>
	<li>Skill and experience in selecting the right asset,</li>
	<li>Access to acquire the right assets,</li>
	<li>Space to store, experience and resources to maintain the vehicle,</li>
	<li>Capital available to buy the whole car,</li>
	<li>Lack of awareness of regulated platforms to enable fractional investment.</li>
</ul>

But the business case for this asset class is proven. The mission at TheCarCrowd is to give investors across the globe the opportunity to invest in one of the World’s fastest appreciating asset classes. 
 
TheCarCrowd is enabling investors to diversity within the category with cars from the 1960s classics to modern day supercars. 
 
With some vehicles achieving more than 38% in a single year and 20% acrossthe portfolio, TheCarCrowd has&nbsp;been able to give investors strong returns so far from afully asset backed investment.

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TheCarCrowd

CEO &amp; Co-Founder 
 
David is the complete petrol head, helping his dad build a Westfield at just 14, he has been buying, building, and selling cars ever since. He has also built a successful career in senior technology management working with Mckinsey, Capgemini and Unipart. More recently he led and grew a successful global finance business. 
 
David has combined his passion for cars, with his years of experience in finance and asset management to create the CarCrowd. He and his team are on a mission to bring people closer to the cars of their dreams.

This is an investment opportunity where we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (TheCarCrowd) and have thus verified that a positive return can be expected after deduction of all costs for storage and insurance.

Furthermore, we have verified the existence, the professional storage and the insurance of the vehicle.

Lotus, Esprit V8 S4, 1997

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