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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 7

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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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

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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

Vehicle Details

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Palatine, IL, USA

1987 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

Original & Highly Original

65k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$43,250

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Jul 25, 2023

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Lot 114511: 1987 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

Sold

$43,250

65,000 mi
Location: Palatine, 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

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Greensboro, NC, USA

1999 Lotus Esprit

Original & Highly Original

14k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$53,000

GAA

Jul 22, 2023

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Lot ST0105: 1999 Lotus Esprit

Sold

$53,000

14,000 mi
Location: Greensboro, NC, 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

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Italy

1995 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo Cat S4

Original & Highly Original

15k km (9k mi)

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

€48,000

Catawiki

Jul 19, 2023

Details

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Lot 72145621: 1995 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo Cat S4

Not Sold

€48,000 ($53,908)

15,700 km (9,756 mi)
Location: Italy
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

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Alsip, IL, USA

1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Original & Highly Original

47k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$39,900

Midwest Car Exchange

Jul 17, 2023

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Lot MCE994: 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Last Asking

$39,900

47,500 mi
Location: Alsip, 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

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Miami, FL, USA

2003 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

19k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$102,500

Bring a Trailer

Jul 16, 2023

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Lot 113641: 2003 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$102,500

19,000 mi
Location: Miami, 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

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Montgomery County, TX, USA

1978 Lotus Esprit Project

Project

TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$9,000

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Jul 15, 2023

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Lot 113491: 1978 Lotus Esprit Project

Sold

$9,000

TMU
Location: Montgomery County, TX, 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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Chichester, GBR

1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit Series 3 Coupé

Original & Highly Original

20k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£66,700

Bonhams

Jul 14, 2023

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Lot 278: 1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit Series 3 Coupé

Sold

£66,700 ($87,323)

20,808 mi
Location: Chichester, 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

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Bridgewater, CT, USA

1999 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

13k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$71,000

Bring a Trailer

Jul 9, 2023

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Lot 113004: 1999 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$71,000

13,000 mi
Location: Bridgewater, 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

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Ystad, SWE

1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Original & Highly Original

37k km (23k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

€38,000

Collecting Cars

Jul 7, 2023

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Lot 19943: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Sold

€38,000 ($41,676)

37,045 km (23,019 mi)
Location: Ystad, 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

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1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition

Glenview, IL, USA

1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition

Original & Highly Original

21k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$32,000

Bring a Trailer

Jul 6, 2023

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Lot 112647: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition

Sold

$32,000

21,000 mi
Location: Glenview, 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

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Cincinnati, OH, USA

1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Modified

25k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$28,777

Cars & Bids

Jul 6, 2023

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1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Sold

$28,777

25,400 mi
Location: Cincinnati, OH, 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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Paris, FRA

1984 Lotus Esprit S3

Original & Highly Original

36k km (22k mi)

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

Aguttes

Jun 25, 2023

Details

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Lot 44: 1984 Lotus Esprit S3

Not Sold

36,000 km (22,369 mi)
Location: Paris, 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

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Woodbury, CT, USA

1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Modified

32k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$26,000

Cars & Bids

Jun 23, 2023

Details

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1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Sold

$26,000

32,600 mi
Location: Woodbury, CT, 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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Penticton, BC, CAN

1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Modified

35k km (21k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

$55,000

PCARMARKET

Jun 22, 2023

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Lot 0029743-DT: 1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$55,000

35,000 km (21,748 mi)
Location: Penticton, BC, CAN
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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Sherwood Park, AB, CAN

2003 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

13k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$101,000

Bring a Trailer

Jun 20, 2023

Details

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Lot 111174: 2003 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$101,000

13,000 mi
Location: Sherwood Park, AB, 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

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Penticton, BC, CAN

1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Modified

35k km (21k mi)

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$40,000

PCARMARKET

Jun 20, 2023

Details

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Lot 0029743: 1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Not Sold

$40,000

35,000 km (21,748 mi)
Location: Penticton, BC, CAN
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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Santa Ana, CA, USA

1995 Lotus Esprit S4

Original & Highly Original

23k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$41,900

Kurt Tanner Motorcars

Jun 14, 2023

Details

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Lot 89633: 1995 Lotus Esprit S4

Last Asking

$41,900

23,471 mi
Location: Santa Ana, CA, 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

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Melbourne, VIC, AUS

1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Original & Highly Original

135k km (84k mi)

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Jun 13, 2023

Details

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Lot 19037: 1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Not Sold

135,803 km (84,384 mi)
Location: Melbourne, VIC, AUS
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

Reisterstown, MD, USA

1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

38k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$50,000

Bring a Trailer

Jun 13, 2023

Details

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Lot 110418: 1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Not Sold

$50,000

38,000 mi TMU
Location: Reisterstown, 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

Italy

1995 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo Cat S4

Original & Highly Original

15k km (9k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

€51,000

Catawiki

Jun 11, 2023

Details

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Lot 70788025: 1995 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo Cat S4

Sold

€51,000 ($54,828)

15,700 km (9,756 mi)
Location: Italy
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

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1982 Lotus Esprit Turbo `Dry Sump´ 1 of 143

Vantaa, FIN

1982 Lotus Esprit Turbo `Dry Sump´ 1 of 143

Original & Highly Original

24k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Jun 8, 2023

Details

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1982 Lotus Esprit Turbo `Dry Sump´ 1 of 143

Not Sold

24,464 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

Vantaa, FIN

1982 Lotus Esprit Turbo `Dry Sump´ 1 of 143

Original & Highly Original

24k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Jun 7, 2023

Details

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Lot 18907: 1982 Lotus Esprit Turbo `Dry Sump´ 1 of 143

Not Sold

24,464 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

Alton, NH, USA

2003 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

2k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$220,000

Bring a Trailer

Jun 6, 2023

Details

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Lot 109736: 2003 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$220,000

2,500 mi
Location: Alton, NH, 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