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1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition

Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 7, 2022.

$96,180Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit X180
Miles shown
165
VIN
SCCFC20A0JHF62345
Condition
Excellent (2)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

Above the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 135% over its top.

Middle half of sales$29,798 to $41,000
Median$35,000
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 sales of the Lotus Esprit X180 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $29,798 and $41,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 Lotus Esprit TurboMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$21,000
1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative EditionBring a Trailer, April 6, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 6, 2026$35,000
1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative EditionBring a Trailer, May 6, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2025$44,500
1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative EditionBring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 15, 2025$61,000
1988 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, May 14, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2026$42,000
Modified 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo ProjectHagerty Marketplace, Nov. 5, 2026Hagerty MarketplaceNov. 5, 2026$27,847
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SECars & Bids, June 11, 2026Cars & BidsJune 11, 2026$31,750
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SEBring a Trailer, Jan. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 13, 2026$34,777

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 7, 2022Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer165$96,180
Dec. 1, 2022Did not sellPCARMARKETPCARMARKET167$107,750 high bid
Nov. 2, 2026ListedduPont REGISTRYduPont REGISTRY