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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 8

Avg $49,929

Sales Count 238

Dollar Volume $11.9m

Lowest Sale $9,000

Top Sale $220,000

Most Recent $20,073

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Denver, Colorado, USA

1993 Lotus Esprit

Original & Highly Original

20k mi

Manual

LHD

For Sale

Blue Chip

Nov 21, 2024

Details

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Lot 308: 1993 Lotus Esprit

For Sale

20,411 mi
Location: Denver, Colorado, 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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Carrollton, Texas, USA

1998 Lotus Esprit

Original & Highly Original

14k mi

Manual

LHD

For Sale

$86,777

Earth MotorCars

Nov 9, 2024

Details

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Lot LUA15438T: 1998 Lotus Esprit

For Sale

$86,777

14,344 mi
Location: Carrollton, Texas, 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

1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo – 40th Anniversary

Melbourne, AUS

1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo – 40th Anniversary

Original & Highly Original

1k km (866 mi) TMU

Manual

RHD

For Sale

Collecting Cars

Dec 20, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 34055: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo – 40th Anniversary

For Sale

1,393 km (866 mi) TMU
Location: Melbourne, 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

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Old Toronto, CAN

1985 Lotus Turbo Esprit

Original & Highly Original

71k km (44k mi)

Manual

LHD

For Sale

Bring a Trailer

Dec 20, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 174865: 1985 Lotus Turbo Esprit

For Sale

71,000 km (44,117 mi)
Location: Old Toronto, 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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Los Angeles, California, USA

1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Coupe

Project

27k mi

Manual

LHD

For Sale

$23,500

Beverly Hills Car Club

Dec 11, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 18235: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Coupe

For Sale

$23,500

27,337 mi
Location: Los Angeles, California, 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

DEALER'S WEBSITE

Caernarvon Township, Pennsylvania, USA

1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Modified

32k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

For Sale

$33,500

Classic Auto Mall

Dec 13, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 7117: 1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

For Sale

$33,500

32,143 mi TMU
Location: Caernarvon Township, Pennsylvania, 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

DEALER'S WEBSITE

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

1991 Lotus Esprit

Modified

84k mi

Manual

LHD

For Sale

$35,000

Gateway Classic Cars

Sep 24, 2024

Details

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Lot LVS1210: 1991 Lotus Esprit

For Sale

$35,000

84,730 mi
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, 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

DEALER'S WEBSITE

Hennigsdorf, DEU

1992 Lotus Esprit X180 Turbo SE

Modified

62k km (38k mi) TMU

Manual

LHD

For Sale

€39,000

Kickdown

Jun 1, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 3798: 1992 Lotus Esprit X180 Turbo SE

For Sale

€39,000 ($42,383)

62,000 km (38,525 mi) TMU
Location: Hennigsdorf, DEU
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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Los Angeles, California, USA

1997 Lotus Esprit

Original & Highly Original

36k mi

Manual

LHD

Pending

Beverly Hills Car Club

Dec 7, 2024

Details

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Lot 18114: 1997 Lotus Esprit

Pending

36,186 mi
Location: Los Angeles, 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

DEALER'S WEBSITE

Warwickshire, GBR

1988 Lotus Esprit X180 (na)

Original & Highly Original

71k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£15,750

CCA

Dec 7, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 968: 1988 Lotus Esprit X180 (na)

Sold

£15,750 ($20,073)

71,858 mi
Location: Warwickshire, 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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Berkeley, California, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

19k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$156,000

Bring a Trailer

Dec 6, 2024

Details

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Lot 173313: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Sold

$156,000

19,000 mi
Location: Berkeley, 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

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Lapeer County, Michigan, USA

1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Modified

33k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$30,450

Bring a Trailer

Dec 2, 2024

Details

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Lot 172821: 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Not Sold

$30,450

33,000 mi
Location: Lapeer County, Michigan, 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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2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition

Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey, USA

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition

Original & Highly Original

10k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$90,000

Bring a Trailer

Dec 1, 2024

Details

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Lot 172653: 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition

Sold

$90,000

10,000 mi
Location: Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey, 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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St Andrews, GBR

1991 Lotus Esprit

Original & Highly Original

86k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Bonhams | Cars

Nov 30, 2024

Details

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Lot a1c4: 1991 Lotus Esprit

Not Sold

86,000 mi
Location: St Andrews, 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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1980 Lotus Esprit 'Essex' Turbo Active Suspension

Derbyshire, GBR

1980 Lotus Esprit 'Essex' Turbo Active Suspension

Original & Highly Original

6k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

H&H Auctioneers

Nov 27, 2024

Details

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Lot 60953: 1980 Lotus Esprit 'Essex' Turbo Active Suspension

Not Sold

6,500 mi
Location: Derbyshire, 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

Derbyshire, GBR

1984 Lotus Esprit S3

Original & Highly Original

45k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£16,875

H&H Auctioneers

Nov 27, 2024

Details

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Lot 61058: 1984 Lotus Esprit S3

Sold

£16,875 ($21,450)

45,000 mi
Location: Derbyshire, 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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Surrey, GBR

1988 Lotus Esprit S3

Original & Highly Original

40k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Historics

Nov 23, 2024

Details

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Lot 265: 1988 Lotus Esprit S3

Not Sold

40,288 mi
Location: Surrey, 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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Fort Myers, Florida, USA

1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo Hci

Original & Highly Original

57k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$28,750

Bring a Trailer

Nov 23, 2024

Details

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Lot 171797: 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo Hci

Sold

$28,750

57,000 mi
Location: Fort Myers, 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

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Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Original & Highly Original

4k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$31,000

Gateway Classic Cars

Nov 12, 2024

Details

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Lot SCT1914: 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Last Asking

$31,000

4,921 mi
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, 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

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

2003 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

19k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$102,001

Bring a Trailer

Oct 24, 2024

Details

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Lot 167946: 2003 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$102,001

19,000 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

Gothenburg, SWE

1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Original & Highly Original

43k km (27k mi)

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Oct 17, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 32467: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Not Sold

43,508 km (27,035 mi)
Location: Gothenburg, 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

Montreal, CAN

2001 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

23k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$35,000

PCARMARKET

Oct 17, 2024

Details

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Lot 0050275: 2001 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold

$35,000

23,000 mi
Location: Montreal, 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

Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

1999 Lotus Esprit V8 LS3 Restomod

Custom

37k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$70,000

Broad Arrow

Oct 12, 2024

Details

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Lot CH24_R012: 1999 Lotus Esprit V8 LS3 Restomod

Sold

$70,000

37,167 mi
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
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

NLD

1998 Lotus Esprit GT3

Modified

79k km (49k mi)

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Oct 11, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 32325: 1998 Lotus Esprit GT3

Not Sold

79,760 km (49,561 mi)
Location: NLD
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