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1987 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 17, 2023.

$70,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1987
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo
Miles shown
11,000
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
SCCFC20A3HHF60888
Title
Clean
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

Above the middle half of 20 comparable sales, 27% over its top.

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
1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HCiBring a Trailer, July 5, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 5, 2026$35,500
1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HCiBring a Trailer, Nov. 23, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 23, 2024$28,750
1985 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, Dec. 20, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 20, 2024$35,250
1984 Lotus Turbo Esprit ProjectBring a Trailer, July 14, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 14, 2026$15,500
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
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