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1999 LOTUS ESPRIT

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on June 27, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$55,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $50,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1999
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit V8
Version
Esprit V8
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
SCCDC0823XHA15846
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 22 comparable sales, 4% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$52,250 to $75,541
Median$66,750
Sales behind it22Likely

From 22 sales of the Lotus Esprit V8 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $52,250 and $75,541.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1999 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, April 25, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 25, 2026$56,500
1998 Lotus Esprit V8Cars & Bids, Nov. 12, 2025Cars & BidsNov. 12, 2025$52,166
1998 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2025$53,000
2000 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2025$73,343
1998 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Aug. 13, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 13, 2025$46,750
2000 Lotus Esprit V8RM Sotheby's, Feb. 28, 2025RM Sotheby'sFeb. 28, 2025$135,000
1997 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Oct. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 27, 2026$40,000
2001 Lotus Esprit V8Bring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$64,000