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1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit

Bid to at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 23, 2025. The car did not sell.

$26,777Confirmed

The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo
Version
Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
SCCFC20A9DHF60341

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Middle half of sales$27,625 to $62,000
Median$45,375
Sales behind it12Likely

From 12 sales of the Lotus Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $27,625 and $62,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2026$55,000
1983 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, May 13, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 13, 2026$55,000
1983 Lotus Esprit TurboMecum, Nov. 14, 2025MecumNov. 14, 2025$19,000
1983 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, April 27, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2025$23,350
1983 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, April 1, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 1, 2025$60,000
1984 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2025$23,500
1985 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, Dec. 20, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 20, 2024$35,250
1978 Lotus Esprit CoupeMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$29,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Nov. 14, 2025SoldMecumMecum$20,900
Dec. 23, 2025Did not sell (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$26,777 high bid