1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE Market Value & Price History
The 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE has a current market value of $32,559 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 6 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 6 verified USD sales between $28,777 and $35,600. Based on US sales through Jun 11, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 verified auction sales for the 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE, latest sale Jun 11, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | $31,750 | 64,700 mi | Manual |
| Jan 13, 2026 | $34,777 | 39,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $28,777 | 25,400 mi | Manual |
| Nov 2, 2022 | $34,750 | 90,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 10, 2021 | $35,600 | 18,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 12, 2019 | $32,500 | 10,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE worth?
A 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE is worth approximately $32,559 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 6 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jun 11, 2026. All 6 verified USD sales fall between $28,777 and $35,600. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE cost new?
The 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE carried an original MSRP of $65,000. Verified examples now trade around $32,559.
How much has the 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE depreciated?
The 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE is worth about 50% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $65,000, and verified examples now trade around $32,559. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 6 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE sales in total.
Are 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE 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 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE. 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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