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Lotus Esprit - Series 1 (1976 to 1978)

The Series 1 Lotus Esprit was the first generation of Lotus Espirt. Introduced in 1976, the S1 Lotus Esprit was a mid engined sports car sty...

The Series 1 Lotus Esprit was the first generation of Lotus Espirt. Introduced in 1976, the S1 Lotus Esprit was a mid engined sports car styled by Giorgetto Guigiaro. The S1 was powered by a 2.0L inline engine, and was built using lightweight construction methods, giving the car power and dynamic ability. The Lotus Esprit S1 was in production until 1978 and was replaced by the Lotus Esprit Series 2.

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Model years for Lotus Esprit - Series 1 (1976 to 1978)

1977
1978

For Sale 0

Avg $40,777

Sales Count 20

Dollar Volume $815,542

Lowest Sale $9,000

Top Sale $156,000

Most Recent $156,000

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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

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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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Shelton, Washington, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

Project

37k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$17,500

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Oct 10, 2024

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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

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

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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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Town of Lewisboro, New York, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

54k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$30,000

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Jul 16, 2024

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Lot 154632: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Sold

$30,000

54,000 mi
Location: Town of Lewisboro, 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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Tacoma, WA, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

Project

42k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$22,500

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Jan 17, 2024

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Lot 133622: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

Sold

$22,500

42,000 mi
Location: Tacoma, WA, 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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Santa Ana, California, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

54k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$19,900

Kurt Tanner Motorcars

Dec 9, 2023

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Lot 94010: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Last Asking

$19,900

54,757 mi
Location: Santa Ana, 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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Pinole, CA, USA

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

38k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$31,500

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Dec 4, 2023

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Lot 129602: 1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Sold

$31,500

38,000 mi
Location: Pinole, 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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Montgomery County, TX, USA

1978 Lotus Esprit Project

Project

TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$9,000

Bring a Trailer

Jul 15, 2023

Details

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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

WEBSITE

Pacific Grove, CA, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

Project

53k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$19,500

Bring a Trailer

May 9, 2023

Details

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Lot 106581: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

Sold

$19,500

53,000 mi TMU
Location: Pacific Grove, CA, 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

Boulder County, CO, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

19k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$42,000

Bring a Trailer

May 8, 2023

Details

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Lot 106564: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Sold

$42,000

19,000 mi TMU
Location: Boulder County, CO, 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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Santa Ana, CA, USA

1978 Lotus Esprit

Original & Highly Original

74k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$32,500

Kurt Tanner Motorcars

Mar 9, 2023

Details

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Lot 85443: 1978 Lotus Esprit

Last Asking

$32,500

74,394 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

DEALER'S WEBSITE

Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit Series I

Original & Highly Original

4k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$67,200

Broad Arrow

Mar 4, 2023

Details

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Lot AM23_203: 1977 Lotus Esprit Series I

Sold

$67,200

4,189 mi
Location: Fernandina Beach, 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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Pasadena, CA, USA

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

30k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$41,000

PCARMARKET

Nov 8, 2022

Details

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Lot 0024029: 1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Not Sold

$41,000

30,555 mi
Location: Pasadena, 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

WEBSITE

Pasadena, CA, USA

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

30k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

PCARMARKET

Nov 8, 2022

Details

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Lot 0024029-DT: 1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Not Sold

30,555 mi
Location: Pasadena, 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

WEBSITE

Ascot, GBR

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

34k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

Historics

May 21, 2022

Details

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Lot 274: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Not Sold

34,048 mi
Location: Ascot, 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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Chicago, IL, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

4k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Mar 9, 2022

Details

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Lot 08734: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Not Sold

4,189 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

Houston, TX, USA

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

69k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

$33,000

Bring a Trailer

Dec 14, 2021

Details

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Lot 61554: 1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Sold

$33,000

69,000 mi
Location: Houston, TX, 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: RHD

Vehicle Details

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Licking County, OH, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

8k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$23,000

Bring a Trailer

Dec 6, 2021

Details

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Lot 60920: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Sold

$23,000

8,000 mi TMU
Location: Licking County, OH, 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

Vale of White Horse, GBR

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

92k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

£31,300

Bonhams | Cars

Aug 31, 2021

Details

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Lot 4204: 1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Not Sold

£31,300 ($43,053)

92,590 mi
Location: Vale of White Horse, 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

London, GBR

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Original & Highly Original

27k mi TMU

Automatic

RHD

Sold

£58,830

CCA

Jun 26, 2021

Details

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Lot 352: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Sold

£58,830 ($81,685)

27,000 mi TMU
Location: London, 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: Automatic
Driver side: RHD