1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition Market Value & Price History
The 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition has a market value of $57,200, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2005 between $32,000 and $44,500. No sale since Apr 6, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 11 verified auction sales for the 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition, latest sale Apr 6, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | $35,000 | 67,000 mi | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $61,000 | 13,000 mi | Manual |
| May 6, 2025 | $44,500 | 5,300 mi | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | $44,000 | 17,000 mi | — |
| Jan 25, 2024 | $35,200 | — | Manual |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $32,000 | 21,000 mi | — |
| Apr 7, 2022 | $96,180 | 165 mi | — |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $31,000 | 19,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 22, 2018 | $29,500 | 18,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 27, 2008 | $38,500 | — | Manual |
| Apr 2, 2005 | $25,920 | — | — |
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1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition worth?
A 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition is worth approximately $57,200, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Apr 6, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $32,000 and $44,500; the full verified range is $25,920 to $96,180. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition cost new?
The 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition carried an original MSRP of $65,000. Its DriveIndex market value is $57,200. No sale since Apr 6, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition depreciated?
The 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition is worth about 12% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $65,000, and its DriveIndex market value is $57,200. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Apr 6, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 11 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition sales in total.
Are 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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