What's your car worth? Track it in Garage now

MARKET PRICES

Lotus Esprit (1976 to 2004)

The Lotus Esprit was a mid engined sports car introduced in 1976. The Esprit is one of Lotus' most recognizable models, and was responsi...

The Lotus Esprit was a mid engined sports car introduced in 1976. The Esprit is one of Lotus' most recognizable models, and was responsible for large parts of the company's success during the 80's and 90's. The Esprit was built across five generations: Series 1 (1976-1978), Series 2 (1978-1981), Series 3 (1981-1987), X180 (1987-1993), and Series 4 (1993-2004).

Lotus Esprit FAQs

Model years for Lotus Esprit (1976 to 2004)

For Sale 6

Avg $49,868

Sales Count 239

Dollar Volume $11.9m

Lowest Sale $9,000

Top Sale $220,000

Most Recent $35,250

Zoom:

Looking to sell your Lotus Esprit?

Sell your car with CLASSIC.COM

Showing 24 of 396 related listings

Shelton, Washington, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

Project

37k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$17,500

Bring a Trailer

Oct 10, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 166153: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

Sold

$17,500

37,000 mi TMU
Location: Shelton, Washington, USA
Originality:
Project

Vehicles that are partially operable, inoperable, disassembled, or incomplete that require meaningful repairs to return to road worthy condition.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1980 Lotus Esprit 'Essex' Turbo Active Suspension

Cambridgeshire, GBR

1980 Lotus Esprit 'Essex' Turbo Active Suspension

Original & Highly Original

6k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

H&H Auctioneers

Oct 9, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 60687: 1980 Lotus Esprit 'Essex' Turbo Active Suspension

Not Sold

6,500 mi
Location: Cambridgeshire, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Jacksonville, FL, USA

1994 Lotus Esprit S4 Coupe

Original & Highly Original

441 mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$99,999

World Imports USA

Sep 24, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 13581B: 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 Coupe

Last Asking

$99,999

441 mi
Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

DEALER'S WEBSITE

Hilliard, Ohio, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

49k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$63,000

Bring a Trailer

Sep 22, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 163701: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Sold

$63,000

49,000 mi
Location: Hilliard, Ohio, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Richmond Hill, Georgia, USA

1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Modified

43k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$47,750

Bring a Trailer

Sep 21, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 163594: 1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Sold

$47,750

43,000 mi
Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia, USA
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps. Modified vehicles can generally be returned to original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

New York, New York, USA

1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Original & Highly Original

25k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$13,500

Bring a Trailer

Sep 21, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 163640: 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Not Sold

$13,500

25,000 mi
Location: New York, New York, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

City of Glen Cove, New York, USA

1995 Lotus Esprit S4S

Original & Highly Original

25k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$59,995

Ryan Friedman Motor Cars

Sep 20, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 2095C: 1995 Lotus Esprit S4S

Last Asking

$59,995

25,860 mi
Location: City of Glen Cove, New York, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

DEALER'S WEBSITE

Riverside County, California, USA

1999 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

16k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$51,000

Bring a Trailer

Sep 20, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 163487: 1999 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$51,000

16,000 mi
Location: Riverside County, California, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor’s Special Edition

Twinsburg, Ohio, USA

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor’s Special Edition

Original & Highly Original

35k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$47,000

Bring a Trailer

Sep 11, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 162332: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor’s Special Edition

Sold

$47,000

35,000 mi
Location: Twinsburg, Ohio, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Original & Highly Original

445 mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$52,024

PCARMARKET

Sep 4, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 0048315: 1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Not Sold

$52,024

445 mi
Location: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

London, CAN

1984 Lotus Esprit 5-Speed

Custom

21k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$39,250

Bring a Trailer

Sep 4, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 161382: 1984 Lotus Esprit 5-Speed

Sold

$39,250

21,000 mi TMU
Location: London, CAN
Originality:
Custom

Highly modified and/or Restored vehicles with uprated, non-period correct engine swaps, or engines from outside the original manufacturer, and/or vehicles with significant body customizations or conversions. Generally, Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Malibu, California, USA

1997 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

29k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$61,000

Bring a Trailer

Aug 30, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 160707: 1997 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$61,000

29,000 mi
Location: Malibu, California, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Addison, Illinois, USA

1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Original & Highly Original

11k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$37,503

Bring a Trailer

Aug 26, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 160088: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Sold

$37,503

11,000 mi
Location: Addison, Illinois, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

West Northamptonshire, GBR

1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo (X180)

Modified

26k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Iconic Auctioneers

Aug 24, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 392: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo (X180)

Not Sold

26,000 mi
Location: West Northamptonshire, GBR
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps. Modified vehicles can generally be returned to original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

West Northamptonshire, GBR

1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Original & Highly Original

27k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£23,062

Iconic Auctioneers

Aug 24, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 466: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Sold

£23,062 ($30,307)

27,190 mi
Location: West Northamptonshire, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Original & Highly Original

445 mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$69,553

Bring a Trailer

Aug 24, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 159870: 1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Not Sold

$69,553

445 mi
Location: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Panama City Beach, Florida, USA

2000 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

41k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$48,000

Bring a Trailer

Aug 23, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 159706: 2000 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$48,000

41,000 mi TMU
Location: Panama City Beach, Florida, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Woodbridge, GBR

1983 Lotus Esprit S3

Original & Highly Original

61k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£19,750

Bonhams | Cars

Aug 22, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot cd8c: 1983 Lotus Esprit S3

Sold

£19,750 ($25,859)

61,000 mi
Location: Woodbridge, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FRA

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 (25TH Anniversary)

Original & Highly Original

21k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

Auctomobile

Aug 21, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot EXT-120: 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 (25TH Anniversary)

Not Sold

21,825 mi
Location: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FRA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Vantaa, FIN

1982 Lotus Esprit Turbo ‘Dry Sump’

Original & Highly Original

25k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Aug 20, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 30981: 1982 Lotus Esprit Turbo ‘Dry Sump’

Not Sold

25,100 mi
Location: Vantaa, FIN
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Monterey County, California, USA

2003 Lotus Esprit V8 SE 'Final Edition'

Original & Highly Original

12k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$184,800

RM Sotheby's

Aug 17, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 206: 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 SE 'Final Edition'

Sold

$184,800

12,019 mi
Location: Monterey County, California, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

2001 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

3k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$80,000

Cars & Bids

Aug 9, 2024

Details

SAVE

2001 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$80,000

3,400 mi
Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Kingston, Washington, USA

1999 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

24k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$60,000

Bring a Trailer

Aug 7, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 157542: 1999 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$60,000

24,000 mi
Location: Kingston, Washington, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition #1

Port Saint Lucie, Florida, USA

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition #1

Original & Highly Original

21k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$77,000

Bring a Trailer

Jul 31, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 156648: 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition #1

Sold

$77,000

21,000 mi
Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD