Lotus Esprit S1 Market Value & Price History
The Lotus Esprit S1 has a market value of $31,700 to $46,475 depending on year and condition, based on 22 verified auction sales (data through Oct 2, 2026) across 2 model years (1977–1978). Individual examples have sold from $17,500 to $156,000, with 1 sold in the past 12 months. No sale since Apr 21, 2026, so these values may not reflect today's market.
Lotus Esprit S1 Value by Year
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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 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 1977 | $156,000 | 19,000 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 |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 1977 | $67,200 | — |
| Dec 14, 2021 | 1978 | $33,000 | 69,000 mi |
Lotus Esprit S1: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Lotus Esprit S1 worth?
Lotus Esprit S1 market values range from $31,700 to $46,475 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $17,500 to $156,000. No sale since Apr 21, 2026, so these values may not reflect today's market. 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), 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 S1 sell per year?
1 Lotus Esprit S1 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 22 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Lotus Esprit S1?
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