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1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Sold at Cars & Bids on Nov. 12, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$52,166Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit V8
Version
Esprit V8
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
SCCDC0822WHA15481
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 22 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$50,625 to $75,541
Median$66,750
Sales behind it22Likely

From 22 sales of the Lotus Esprit V8 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $50,625 and $75,541.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1998 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2025$53,000
1998 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Aug. 13, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 13, 2025$46,750
1997 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Oct. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 27, 2026$40,000
1999 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, April 25, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 25, 2026$56,500
1997 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, April 15, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 15, 2026$71,000
1997 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, March 31, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 31, 2026$88,888
1997 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2025$52,500
1999 LOTUS ESPRITBarrett-Jackson, June 27, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 27, 2026$50,000