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2001 Lotus Esprit

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Nov. 10, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$40,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $37,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2001
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit V8
Version
Esprit V8
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
SCCDC08211HA10216
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 23 comparable sales, 38% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$51,083 to $75,194
Median$64,000
Sales behind it23Likely

From 23 sales of the Lotus Esprit V8 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $51,083 and $75,194.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2001 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$64,000
2001 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2026$87,000
2001 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2026$77,000
2001 Lotus EspritMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$62,000
10k-Mile, One-Owner 2001 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, June 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 25, 2026$85,000
2001 LOTUS ESPRITBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$41,000
2001 Lotus EspritMecum, Nov. 14, 2025MecumNov. 14, 2025$40,000
2001 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Aug. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 8, 2025$46,750

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Nov. 10, 2023Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$40,700
Nov. 14, 2025SoldMecumMecum$44,000
Dec. 11, 2025Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer38,000$38,750 high bid
Jan. 21, 2026SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$45,100