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Original-Owner 1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 15, 2022.

$50,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1993
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit X180
Miles shown
30,000
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
SCCFC20B9PHF60241
Title
Clean
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 22% over its top.

Middle half of sales$29,798 to $41,000
Median$35,000
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 sales of the Lotus Esprit X180 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $29,798 and $41,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SECars & Bids, June 11, 2026Cars & BidsJune 11, 2026$31,750
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SEBring a Trailer, Jan. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 13, 2026$34,777
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SEBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2025$25,750
Modified 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo ProjectHagerty Marketplace, Nov. 5, 2026Hagerty MarketplaceNov. 5, 2026$27,847
1988 Lotus Esprit TurboMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$21,000
1988 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, May 14, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2026$42,000
1988 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 14, 2026$37,000
1988 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, Jan. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 20, 2026$40,000