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1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 27, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$23,350Confirmed

The price 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
SCC082910DHD11555
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

Below the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 38% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$32,125 to $64,000
Median$55,000
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 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 $32,125 and $64,000.

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 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
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, April 21, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 21, 2026$68,000