1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Market Value & Price History
The 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 has a market value of $52,957, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2006 between $40,500 and $63,000. No comparable sale since Nov 12, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. 3 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 (10 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Jul 3, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 54,832 EUR | 34,262 mi | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $52,166 | 300 mi | Manual |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $53,000 | 33,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 17, 2024 | $59,000 | 70,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 22, 2023 | 48,872 EUR | 33,656 mi | — |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $55,000 | 22,369 mi | Manual |
| Mar 21, 2023 | $76,500 | 13,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $63,000 | 26,400 mi | Manual |
| Jan 21, 2022 | $75,000 | 36,700 mi | Manual |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 53,437.5 GBP | 37,597 mi | — |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 47,250 GBP | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $37,500 | 11,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 38,144 EUR | 33,554 mi | — |
| Mar 19, 2019 | $33,000 | 38,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 1, 2006 | $40,500 | — | — |
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How much is a 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 worth?
A 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 is worth approximately $52,957, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Nov 12, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $40,500 and $63,000; the full verified range is $33,000 to $76,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 cost new?
The 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 carried an original MSRP of $81,000. Its DriveIndex market value is $52,957. No comparable sale since Nov 12, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 depreciated?
The 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 is worth about 35% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $81,000, and its DriveIndex market value is $52,957. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Nov 12, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 sales in total.
Are 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 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 1998 Lotus Esprit V8. 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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