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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).

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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

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Waltham, MA, USA

2003 Lotus Esprit V8 Project

Project

44k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$35,500

Bring a Trailer

Oct 22, 2023

Details

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Lot 124843: 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 Project

Sold

$35,500

44,000 mi
Location: Waltham, MA, 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

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Columbia, MD, USA

2001 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

28k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$50,000

Bring a Trailer

Oct 19, 2023

Details

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Lot 124578: 2001 Lotus Esprit V8

Not Sold

$50,000

28,000 mi
Location: Columbia, MD, 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

Cherwell District, GBR

1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Original & Highly Original

56k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£16,250

Collecting Cars

Oct 16, 2023

Details

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Lot 22623: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Sold

£16,250 ($19,753)

56,147 mi
Location: Cherwell District, 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

Toronto, ON, CAN

1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

34k km (21k mi) TMU

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$50,000

Bring a Trailer

Oct 12, 2023

Details

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Lot 123748: 1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Not Sold

$50,000

34,000 km (21,127 mi) TMU
Location: Toronto, ON, CAN
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

Royal Leamington Spa, GBR

1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo X180

Original & Highly Original

65k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

CCA

Sep 30, 2023

Details

SAVE

Lot 799: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo X180

Not Sold

65,000 mi
Location: Royal Leamington Spa, 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

Uppsala, SWE

1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Original & Highly Original

78k km (48k mi)

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Sep 29, 2023

Details

SAVE

Lot 22130: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Not Sold

78,490 km (48,771 mi)
Location: Uppsala, SWE
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

Brossard, QC, CAN

1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Original & Highly Original

29k km (18k mi) TMU

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$16,500

Bring a Trailer

Sep 25, 2023

Details

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Lot 121739: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Not Sold

$16,500

29,000 km (18,020 mi) TMU
Location: Brossard, QC, CAN
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

Chicago, IL, USA

2000 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

40k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$54,750

PCARMARKET

Sep 15, 2023

Details

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Lot 0034141: 2000 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$54,750

40,283 mi
Location: Chicago, IL, 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

Clermont, FL, USA

1999 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

53k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$52,000

Cars & Bids

Sep 14, 2023

Details

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1999 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$52,000

53,200 mi TMU
Location: Clermont, 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

WEBSITE

1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition

Indianapolis, IN, USA

1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition

Original & Highly Original

63k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$20,500

PCARMARKET

Sep 6, 2023

Details

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Lot 0033845: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition

Not Sold

$20,500

63,340 mi
Location: Indianapolis, IN, 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

Ellington, CT, USA

1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Original & Highly Original

50k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$30,000

Bring a Trailer

Aug 31, 2023

Details

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Lot 118880: 1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Not Sold

$30,000

50,000 mi
Location: Ellington, CT, 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

Dacorum, GBR

1996 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

45k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Bonhams | Cars

Aug 31, 2023

Details

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Lot 0a13-EXT: 1996 Lotus Esprit V8

Not Sold

45,450 mi
Location: Dacorum, 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

Dacorum, GBR

1996 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

45k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£25,500

Bonhams | Cars

Aug 30, 2023

Details

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Lot 0a13: 1996 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

£25,500 ($32,218)

45,450 mi
Location: Dacorum, 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

Lebanon, NJ, USA

2000 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

8k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$86,000

Bring a Trailer

Aug 30, 2023

Details

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Lot 118763: 2000 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$86,000

8,000 mi
Location: Lebanon, NJ, 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

Miami, FL, USA

2000 Lotus Esprit V8

Modified

52k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$69,900

The Barn Miami

Aug 29, 2023

Details

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Lot 82357: 2000 Lotus Esprit V8

Last Asking

$69,900

52,407 mi
Location: Miami, FL, 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

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Silverstone, GBR

1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo X180

65k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Iconic Auctioneers

Aug 26, 2023

Details

SAVE

Silverstone, GBR

1982 Lotus Esprit S3

Original & Highly Original

91k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

£23,625

Iconic Auctioneers

Aug 26, 2023

Details

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Lot 751: 1982 Lotus Esprit S3

Sold

£23,625 ($29,722)

91,650 mi
Location: Silverstone, 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

Provincia di Trento, TRE, ITA

1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Original & Highly Original

36k km (22k mi)

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Aug 25, 2023

Details

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Lot 21244: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Not Sold

36,695 km (22,801 mi)
Location: Provincia di Trento, TRE, ITA
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

Palma Sola, FL, USA

1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Modified

62k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$28,250

Bring a Trailer

Aug 23, 2023

Details

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Lot 117896: 1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Sold

$28,250

62,000 mi
Location: Palma Sola, FL, 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

Villa Park, IL, USA

1997 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

23k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$57,500

Bring a Trailer

Aug 22, 2023

Details

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Lot 117834: 1997 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$57,500

23,000 mi
Location: Villa Park, IL, 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

Indianapolis, IN, USA

1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition

Original & Highly Original

63k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$25,000

Bring a Trailer

Aug 16, 2023

Details

SAVE

Lot 117093: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition

Not Sold

$25,000

63,000 mi
Location: Indianapolis, IN, 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

Toronto, ON, CAN

1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

34k km (21k mi) TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$65,500

Bring a Trailer

Aug 15, 2023

Details

SAVE

Lot 116953: 1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$65,500

34,000 km (21,127 mi) TMU
Location: Toronto, ON, CAN
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

Gig Harbor, WA, USA

2003 Lotus Esprit V8 SE Final Edition

Original & Highly Original

18k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$149,000

Bring a Trailer

Aug 5, 2023

Details

SAVE

Lot 115931: 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 SE Final Edition

Sold

$149,000

18,000 mi
Location: Gig Harbor, WA, 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

1980 Lotus Essex Turbo Esprit Development Car

England, GBR

1980 Lotus Essex Turbo Esprit Development Car

Original & Highly Original

32k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£29,000

Bonhams | Cars

Aug 2, 2023

Details

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Lot 0f4b: 1980 Lotus Essex Turbo Esprit Development Car

Sold

£29,000 ($37,013)

32,812 mi
Location: England, 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