1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Market Value & Price History
The 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 has a current market value of $46,475, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $17,500 to $68,000. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1977 Lotus Esprit S1, latest sale Apr 21, 2026. Methodology
1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $15,990.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | $68,000 | 48,000 mi |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $35,750 | 24,000 mi |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $17,500 | 37,000 mi |
| Sep 22, 2024 | $63,000 | 49,000 mi |
| Jul 16, 2024 | $30,000 | 54,000 mi |
| Jan 17, 2024 | $22,500 | 42,000 mi |
| May 9, 2023 | $19,500 | 53,000 mi |
| May 8, 2023 | $42,000 | 19,000 mi |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $23,000 | 8,000 mi |
| Jan 25, 2021 | $30,000 | 30,000 mi |
| Dec 31, 2020 | $31,000 | 47,000 mi |
| Jan 7, 2019 | $20,700 | 37,000 mi |
| Aug 17, 2018 | $39,007 | 18,000 mi |
| Feb 8, 2018 | $31,000 | 23,452 mi |
| Sep 22, 2016 | $36,000 | 24,000 mi |
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1977 Lotus Esprit S1: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 worth?
The 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 has a market value of approximately $46,475, based on 15 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $17,500 and $68,000.
How many 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 sales in total.
Is the 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1977 Lotus Esprit S1. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 on DriveIndex.
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