Lotus Esprit Market Value & Price History
The Lotus Esprit has a market value of $17,955 to $78,400 depending on year and condition, based on 38 verified auction sales across 11 model years (1977–2003). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $106,400, with 2 sold in the past 12 months. 2 are listed for sale.
Lotus Esprit Value by Year
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Recent Lotus Esprit Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 2001 | $68,200 | 10,689 mi |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 1978 | $31,900 | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1980 | $18,000 | 15,000 mi |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 1988 | $36,850 | 16,112 mi |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 2001 | $40,700 | 33,932 mi |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2001 | $73,700 | 9,832 mi |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2003 | $58,300 | — |
| May 22, 2021 | 1994 | 24,750 GBP | — |
| Oct 20, 2020 | 1988 | $20,500 | 87,000 mi |
| Oct 16, 2020 | 1991 | $44,000 | — |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 1991 | $58,500 | 15,000 mi |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 1978 | $36,400 | — |
Lotus Esprit: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Lotus Esprit worth?
Lotus Esprit market values range from $17,955 to $78,400 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $106,400. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Lotus Esprit year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Lotus Esprit year (1977–2003), listed year by year on this page. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature, which also includes a 1–5 year projection.
How many Lotus Esprit sell per year?
2 Lotus Esprit have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 38 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Lotus Esprit?
DriveIndex lists 2 Lotus Esprit for sale (last checked Nov 13, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.