1978 Lotus Esprit Series I Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I has a current market value of $23,000, based on 1 verified auction sale tracked by DriveIndex.
Data: DriveIndex. 1 verified auction sale for the 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I, latest sale Jan 12, 2017. Methodology
1978 Lotus Esprit Series I Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $16,395.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2017 | $23,000 | 23,531 mi |
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1978 Lotus Esprit Series I: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I worth?
The 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I has a market value of approximately $23,000, based on 1 verified auction sale.
How many 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 1 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I sale at auction.
Is the 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I on DriveIndex.
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