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Lotus Esprit - Series 2 (1978 to 1981)

The Lotus Esprit Series 2 was introduced in 1978. The S2 received numerous small design updates from the previous generation, including a re...

The Lotus Esprit Series 2 was introduced in 1978. The S2 received numerous small design updates from the previous generation, including a revised front spoiler, engine cooling intake ducts, and new taillights. The Series 2 Esprit retained the 2.0L inline four engine from the previous generation. Production of the S2 Esprit ended in 1981 when it was replaced by the Lotus Esprit Series 3.

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Model years for Lotus Esprit - Series 2 (1978 to 1981)

For Sale 1

Avg $52,422

Sales Count 9

Dollar Volume $471,799

Lowest Sale $14,500

Top Sale $90,686

Most Recent $25,727

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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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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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Northamptonshire, GBR

1980 Lotus Esprit S2.2

Original & Highly Original

41k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£20,250

Iconic Auctioneers

May 18, 2024

Details

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Lot 233: 1980 Lotus Esprit S2.2

Sold

£20,250 ($25,727)

41,564 mi
Location: Northamptonshire, 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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Coventry, England, GBR

1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS (#61/100)

Original & Highly Original

26k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Iconic Auctioneers

Feb 24, 2024

Details

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Lot 968: 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS (#61/100)

Not Sold

26,235 mi
Location: Coventry, 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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Kissimmee, Florida, USA

1979 Lotus Esprit JPS Edition

Custom

TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$14,500

Mecum

Jan 2, 2024

Details

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Lot B104: 1979 Lotus Esprit JPS Edition

Sold

$14,500

TMU
Location: Kissimmee, Florida, 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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Birmingham, GBR

1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS #68/100

Original & Highly Original

73k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£54,000

Iconic Auctioneers

Nov 11, 2023

Details

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Lot 156: 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS #68/100

Sold

£54,000 ($66,004)

73,500 mi
Location: Birmingham, 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 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

Vehicle Details

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Birmingham, GBR

1979 Lotus Esprit S2

Original & Highly Original

62k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Iconic Auctioneers

Nov 12, 2022

Details

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Lot 620: 1979 Lotus Esprit S2

Not Sold

62,216 mi
Location: Birmingham, 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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1979 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps' World Championship Commemorative Edition

Cambridgeshire, GBR

1979 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps' World Championship Commemorative Edition

Original & Highly Original

26k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

H&H Auctioneers

Oct 20, 2022

Details

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Lot 56506: 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps' World Championship Commemorative Edition

Not Sold

26,000 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: RHD

Vehicle Details

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Cambridgeshire, GBR

1981 Lotus Esprit S2

Original & Highly Original

48k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

H&H Auctioneers

Oct 20, 2022

Details

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Lot 56627: 1981 Lotus Esprit S2

Not Sold

48,000 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: RHD

Vehicle Details

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United Kingdom

1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS

Original & Highly Original

72k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£60,750

Iconic Auctioneers

Aug 27, 2022

Details

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Lot 511: 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS

Sold

£60,750 ($71,378)

72,746 mi
Location: United Kingdom
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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1981 Essex Commemorative Lotus Esprit Turbo

London, GBR

1981 Essex Commemorative Lotus Esprit Turbo

Original & Highly Original

TMU

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Iconic Auctioneers

Mar 5, 2022

Details

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Lot 330: 1981 Essex Commemorative Lotus Esprit Turbo

Not Sold

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: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

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Leicestershire, GBR

1979 Lotus Esprit S2

Original & Highly Original

86k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Nov 23, 2021

Details

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Lot 06776: 1979 Lotus Esprit S2

Not Sold

86,433 mi
Location: Leicestershire, 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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1978 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps Edition' #21/100

Vale of White Horse, GBR

1978 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps Edition' #21/100

Original & Highly Original

13k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£47,500

Bonhams | Cars

Sep 15, 2021

Details

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Lot 48d2: 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps Edition' #21/100

Sold

£47,500 ($65,771)

13,809 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

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1979 Lotus Esprit S2 Commemorative Edition

Coopersburg, PA, USA

1979 Lotus Esprit S2 Commemorative Edition

Original & Highly Original

55k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$43,000

Bring a Trailer

Sep 9, 2021

Details

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Lot 54876: 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 Commemorative Edition

Sold

$43,000

55,000 mi
Location: Coopersburg, PA, 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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Vale of White Horse, GBR

1978 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps Edition' #21/100

Original & Highly Original

13k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

£63,000

Bonhams | Cars

Aug 31, 2021

Details

SAVE

Lot 48d2: 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps Edition' #21/100

Not Sold

£63,000 ($86,644)

13,600 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