1978 Lotus Esprit Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Lotus Esprit has a current market value of $21,300 as of Sep 19, 2026, based on 3 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 3 verified USD sales between $10,000 and $31,900. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 verified auction sales for the 1978 Lotus Esprit, latest sale Jan 8, 2026. Value as of Sep 19, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | $31,900 | 10 mi | Manual |
| May 31, 2018 | $10,000 | 23,714 mi | Manual |
| Apr 6, 2018 | $22,000 | — | — |
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1978 Lotus Esprit: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Lotus Esprit worth?
A 1978 Lotus Esprit is worth approximately $21,300 as of Sep 19, 2026, based on 3 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. All 3 verified USD sales fall between $10,000 and $31,900. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1978 Lotus Esprit cost new?
The 1978 Lotus Esprit carried an original MSRP of $16,395. Verified examples now trade around $21,300.
How many 1978 Lotus Esprit sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 3 1978 Lotus Esprit sales in total.
Is the 1978 Lotus Esprit going up or down in value?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1978 Lotus Esprit. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1978 Lotus Esprit on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1978 Lotus Esprit?
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