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Original-Owner 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 27, 2024.

$29,250Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo
Version
Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
SCCFC20A1FHF60580
Title
Clean
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

Inside the middle half of 12 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$27,625 to $62,000
Median$45,375
Sales behind it12Likely

From 12 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 $27,625 and $62,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1985 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, Dec. 20, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 20, 2024$35,250
1983 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2026$55,000
1983 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, May 13, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 13, 2026$55,000
1983 Lotus Esprit TurboMecum, Nov. 14, 2025MecumNov. 14, 2025$19,000
1984 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2025$23,500
1983 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, April 27, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2025$23,350
1983 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, April 1, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 1, 2025$60,000
1978 Lotus Esprit CoupeMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$29,000