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1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Jan. 17, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$22,500Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1977
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
77040210H
Condition
Fair (4)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 20 comparable sales, 4% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$23,463 to $55,000
Median$32,125
Sales behind it20Likely

From 20 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 $23,463 and $55,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
350-Powered 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 5-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 9, 2026$7,000
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, April 21, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 21, 2026$68,000
1978 Lotus Esprit CoupeMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$29,000
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2025$35,750
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, May 8, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2025$136,000
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, Dec. 6, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 6, 2024$156,000
21-Years-Owned 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 Commemorative Edition ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$30,250
1980 Lotus Esprit S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2025$18,000