1988 Lotus Esprit Market Value & Price History
The 1988 Lotus Esprit has a current market value of $34,908, based on 6 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $19,250 to $37,000. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 verified auction sales for the 1988 Lotus Esprit, latest sale Aug 14, 2026. Methodology
1988 Lotus Esprit Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $49,500.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $37,000 | 47,000 mi |
| Jun 6, 2026 | $23,100 | 51,173 mi |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $36,850 | 16,112 mi |
| Jan 25, 2024 | $35,200 | — |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $19,250 | 87,000 mi |
| Oct 20, 2020 | $20,500 | 87,000 mi |
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1988 Lotus Esprit: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1988 Lotus Esprit worth?
The 1988 Lotus Esprit has a market value of approximately $34,908, based on 6 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $19,250 and $37,000.
How many 1988 Lotus Esprit sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 6 sales in total.
Is the 1988 Lotus Esprit appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1988 Lotus Esprit. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1988 Lotus Esprit on DriveIndex.
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