Lotus Esprit
314 sales on our records. Figures as of Nov. 10, 2026.
What it sells for
Middle half of sales$34,000 to $74,624
Median$48,375
Sales behind it72Likely
From 72 sales over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $34,000 and $74,624.
How it trades
- Auctions ended
- 52
- Sold
- 44
- Sell-through
- 85%
- For sale now
- 22
Asking prices now
14 cars for sale. Half ask between $40,650 and $88,000.
Asking prices are what sellers want, not what cars sell for.
Generations
| Name | Years | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo | 1976 to 1987 | 12 |
| Esprit X180 | 1988 to 1993 | 8 |
| Esprit S4 | 1994 to 1996 | 8 |
| Esprit V8 | 1997 to 2004 | 12 |
Latest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350-Powered 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 5-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 9, 2026 | $7,000 |
| Modified 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo ProjectHagerty Marketplace, Nov. 5, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace | Nov. 5, 2026 | $27,847 |
| 1984 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 28, 2026 | $25,900 |
| 1997 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Oct. 27, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 27, 2026 | $40,000 |
| 2001 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 21, 2026 | $64,000 |
| 1983 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 11, 2026 | $55,000 |
| 2001 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 15, 2026 | $87,000 |
| 2001 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 3, 2026 | $77,000 |
| 21-Years-Owned 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 Commemorative Edition ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 1, 2026 | $30,250 |
| 1995 Lotus Esprit S4Bring a Trailer, Aug. 20, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 20, 2026 | $37,000 |
| 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 Final EditionBring a Trailer, Aug. 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 19, 2026 | $94,000 |
| 1988 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 14, 2026 | $37,000 |
| 2001 Lotus EspritMecum, Aug. 13, 2026 | Mecum | Aug. 13, 2026 | $62,000 |
| 1994 Lotus Esprit Sport 300Bring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 12, 2026 | $98,000 |
| 1995 Lotus Esprit S4S ProjectBring a Trailer, Aug. 7, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 7, 2026 | $38,000 |
| 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary EditionBring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 4, 2026 | $77,000 |
| 1984 Lotus Turbo Esprit ProjectBring a Trailer, July 14, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 14, 2026 | $15,500 |
| 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HCiBring a Trailer, July 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 5, 2026 | $35,500 |
| 1999 LOTUS ESPRITBarrett-Jackson, June 27, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | June 27, 2026 | $50,000 |
| 10k-Mile, One-Owner 2001 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, June 25, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 25, 2026 | $85,000 |
| Modified 1994 Lotus Esprit S4Bring a Trailer, June 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 21, 2026 | $33,500 |
| 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SECars & Bids, June 11, 2026 | Cars & Bids | June 11, 2026 | $31,750 |
| 1988 Lotus Esprit TurboMecum, June 6, 2026 | Mecum | June 6, 2026 | $21,000 |
| 1988 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, May 14, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 14, 2026 | $42,000 |
| 1983 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, May 13, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 13, 2026 | $55,000 |
| 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 Final EditionBring a Trailer, May 9, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 9, 2026 | $95,000 |
| 2003 Lotus Esprit V8PCARMARKET, May 7, 2026 | PCARMARKET | May 7, 2026 | $69,500 |
| 1999 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, April 25, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 25, 2026 | $56,500 |
| 1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, April 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 21, 2026 | $68,000 |
| 1997 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, April 15, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 15, 2026 | $71,000 |
This spans every generation and year, so there is no estimate. Pick a generation for one.