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21-Years-Owned 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 Commemorative Edition Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 1, 2026.

$30,250Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo
Chassis
79060185S
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)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 19 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$23,425 to $55,000
Median$34,000
Sales behind it19Likely

From 19 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 $23,425 and $55,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Lotus Esprit CoupeMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$29,000
1980 Lotus Esprit S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2025$18,000
350-Powered 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 5-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 9, 2026$7,000
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, April 21, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 21, 2026$68,000
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2025$35,750
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, May 8, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2025$136,000
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, Dec. 6, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 6, 2024$156,000
1983 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2026$55,000