1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Market Value & Price History
The 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 has a current market value of $53,828, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $33,000 to $76,500. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 10 verified auction sales for the 1998 Lotus Esprit V8, latest sale Nov 12, 2025. Methodology
1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $81,000.
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Open the Esprit V8 on DriveIndex →Recent 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | $52,166 | 300 mi |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $53,000 | 33,000 mi |
| Jan 17, 2024 | $59,000 | 70,000 mi |
| Oct 12, 2023 | $50,000 | 21,000 mi |
| Aug 15, 2023 | $65,500 | 21,000 mi |
| Jun 13, 2023 | $50,000 | 38,000 mi |
| Mar 21, 2023 | $76,500 | 13,000 mi |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 53,437.5 GBP | 37,597 mi |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 47,250 GBP | — |
| Oct 30, 2019 | $42,000 | 11,000 mi |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $37,500 | 11,000 mi |
| Mar 19, 2019 | $33,000 | 38,000 mi |
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1998 Lotus Esprit V8: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 worth?
The 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 has a market value of approximately $53,828, based on 10 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $33,000 and $76,500.
How many 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 12 sales in total.
Is the 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1998 Lotus Esprit V8. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 on DriveIndex.
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