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1990 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo

Sold at RM Sotheby's on March 25, 2022.

$33,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $29,464, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1990
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit X180
VIN
SCCFC20B7LHF65741
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

Below the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 1% under its bottom.

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 TurboBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 14, 2026$37,000
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 Turbo Commemorative EditionBring a Trailer, April 6, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 6, 2026$35,000