Lotus Esprit prices
215 auction sales; model years 1977–2004; median sold price over the past 3 years $52,750 (78 sales, typical range $23,455–$89,222); most recent sale $7,000 on Nov 9, 2026.
Generations
- Series 1: 18 sold · 1977
- Series 2: 5 sold · 1979–1980
- Series 3: 17 sold · 1983–1986
- X180: 47 sold · 1988–1991
- Series 4: 109 sold · 1994–2004
Recent results
- Original-Owner 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo: Sold $29,250 · Mar 27, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 51,000 miles
- 17k-Mile 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition: Sold $44,000 · Feb 21, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 17,000 miles
- 1998 Lotus Esprit V8: Sold $59,000 · Jan 17, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 70,000 miles
- 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project: Sold $22,500 · Jan 17, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 42,000 miles
- 1987 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo: Sold $70,000 · Dec 17, 2023 · Bring a Trailer · 11,000 miles
- 1978 Lotus Esprit S1: Sold $31,500 · Dec 4, 2023 · Bring a Trailer · 38,000 miles
For sale now
Listings on Cars.com this week.
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