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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 $49,433

Sales Count 235

Dollar Volume $11.6m

Lowest Sale $9,000

Top Sale $220,000

Most Recent $102,001

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Surrey, GBR

1988 Lotus Esprit S3

Original & Highly Original

40k mi

Manual

RHD

For Sale

Historics

Nov 23, 2024

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Lot 265: 1988 Lotus Esprit S3

For Sale

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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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

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Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Original & Highly Original

4k mi

Manual

LHD

For Sale

$31,000

Gateway Classic Cars

Nov 6, 2024

Details

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Lot SCT1914: 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

For Sale

$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

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Los Angeles, California, USA

1997 Lotus Esprit

Original & Highly Original

36k mi

Manual

LHD

For Sale

$59,950

Beverly Hills Car Club

Oct 29, 2024

Details

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Lot 18114: 1997 Lotus Esprit

For Sale

$59,950

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

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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

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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

For Sale

H&H Auctioneers

Nov 27, 2024

Details

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

For Sale

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

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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

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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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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

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Gothenburg, SWE

1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Original & Highly Original

43k km (27k mi)

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Oct 17, 2024

Details

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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

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Montreal, CAN

2001 Lotus Esprit V8

Original & Highly Original

23k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$35,000

PCARMARKET

Oct 17, 2024

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Lot 0050275: 2001 Lotus Esprit V8

Not 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

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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

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NLD

1998 Lotus Esprit GT3

Modified

79k km (49k mi)

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Oct 11, 2024

Details

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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

Vehicle Details

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Shelton, Washington, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

Project

37k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$17,500

Bring a Trailer

Oct 10, 2024

Details

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Hilliard, Ohio, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

49k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$63,000

Bring a Trailer

Sep 22, 2024

Details

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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

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Richmond Hill, Georgia, USA

1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Modified

43k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$47,750

Bring a Trailer

Sep 21, 2024

Details

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1994 Lotus Esprit S4

Original & Highly Original

445 mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$52,024

PCARMARKET

Sep 4, 2024

Details

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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

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London, CAN

1984 Lotus Esprit 5-Speed

Custom

21k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$39,250

Bring a Trailer

Sep 4, 2024

Details

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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

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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