1997 Lotus Esprit V8 Market Value & Price History
The 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 has a current market value of $72,768, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $37,250 to $88,888. 3 have sold in the past 12 months.
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Open the Esprit V8 on DriveIndex →Recent 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | $71,000 | 18,000 mi |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $88,888 | 16,000 mi |
| Aug 27, 2025 | $52,500 | 36,000 mi |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $61,000 | 29,000 mi |
| Aug 22, 2023 | $57,500 | 23,000 mi |
| Jan 12, 2023 | $49,000 | 44,000 mi |
| Apr 8, 2021 | $39,500 | 17,000 mi |
| Apr 1, 2021 | $37,600 | 39,000 mi |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $40,000 | 44,000 mi |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $37,250 | 38,483 mi |
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1997 Lotus Esprit V8 — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 worth?
The 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 has a market value of approximately $72,768, based on 10 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $37,250 and $88,888.
How many 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 10 sales in total.
Is the 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1997 Lotus Esprit V8. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 on DriveIndex.
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