Lotus Esprit S1 Market Value & Price History
The Lotus Esprit S1 has a market value of $31,494 to $61,291 depending on year and condition, based on 21 verified auction sales across 2 model years (1977–1978). Individual examples have sold from $17,500 to $68,000, with 2 sold in the past 12 months.
Lotus Esprit S1 Value by Year
Recent Lotus Esprit S1 Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 1977 | $68,000 | 48,000 mi |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 1977 | $35,750 | 24,000 mi |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 1977 | $17,500 | 37,000 mi |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 1977 | $63,000 | 49,000 mi |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1977 | $30,000 | 54,000 mi |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 1977 | $22,500 | 42,000 mi |
| Dec 4, 2023 | 1978 | $31,500 | 38,000 mi |
| May 9, 2023 | 1977 | $19,500 | 53,000 mi |
| May 8, 2023 | 1977 | $42,000 | 19,000 mi |
| Dec 14, 2021 | 1978 | $33,000 | 69,000 mi |
| Dec 6, 2021 | 1977 | $23,000 | 8,000 mi |
| May 4, 2021 | 1978 | $20,250 | 29,000 mi |
Lotus Esprit S1 — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Lotus Esprit S1 worth?
Lotus Esprit S1 market values range from $31,494 to $61,291 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $17,500 to $68,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Lotus Esprit S1 year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Lotus Esprit S1 year (1977–1978) so you can compare appreciation and pricing side by side. The full Value Signal — appreciating, stable, or depreciating, with a 1–5 year projection — is available on each year's page.
How many Lotus Esprit S1 sell per year?
2 Lotus Esprit S1 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 21 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Lotus Esprit S1?
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