1976-2004
6 variants
15 sources
1976-2004 Lotus Esprit LOTUS Esprit(1976 - 2004)
Data-only generation page sourced from the serving MVs and recent listing rows. Encyclopedia prose and richer ISR sections will layer in later.
Generation Snapshot
118 sold at auction, median $48,000. 168 total results tracked from 15 auction houses.
Reference Image
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Total Results
168
All linked auction results for this generation.
Sold Count
118
Sold lots with recorded hammer prices.
Unsold Count
28
Reserve-not-met results tracked at auction.
Median Price
$48,000
All-time sold median for this generation.
P25
$33,088
25th percentile sold price.
P75
$74,875
75th percentile sold price.
Low Sale
$784
Lowest sold price captured so far.
High Sale
$616,000
Highest sold price captured so far.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median | $48,000 |
| 25th percentile | $33,088 |
| 75th percentile | $74,875 |
| Low sale | $784 |
| High sale | $616,000 |
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 | Bring a Trailer | $78,224 | Sold |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 1978 Lotus Esprit Coupe | Mecum | $35,090 | Sold |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 38k-Mile 2001 Lotus Esprit V8 | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 12k-Mile 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 Final Edition | Bring a Trailer | $105,070 | Sold |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 2,700-Mile 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit Investor’s Special Edition | Bring a Trailer | $35,700 | Sold |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 2001 Lotus Esprit | Mecum | $48,400 | Sold |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 | Bring a Trailer | $37,538 | Sold |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 1984 Lotus Turbo Esprit | Bring a Trailer | $24,675 | Sold |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 1 Of Only 50 Produced - Fantastic Service History - Low Mileage | The Market | — | Reserve not met |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 8k-Mile 2000 Lotus Esprit V8 | Bring a Trailer | $77,010 | Sold |
| Aug 24, 2025 | 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 | Iconic | — | Reserve not met |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 World Championship Commemorative JPS Edition - Factory Car #001 | Iconic | $49,167 | Sold |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 35k-Mile 2001 Lotus Esprit V8 | Bring a Trailer | $49,088 | Sold |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 15k-Mile 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 Final Edition | Bring a Trailer | $81,666 | Sold |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 | RM Sotheby's | — | Reserve not met |
| May 8, 2025 | 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 | Bring a Trailer | $142,800 | Sold |
| May 7, 2025 | 29k-Mile 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 2000 Lotus Esprit V8 | RM Sotheby's | $151,200 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 2.0L 5MT RWD (162 HP) | 20l-5mt-rwd-162-hp-11715 |
| 2.2L 5MT RWD (162 HP) | 22l-5mt-rwd-162-hp-11718 |
| 2.2L 5MT RWD (213 HP) | 22l-5mt-rwd-213-hp-11725 |
| 2.2L 5MT RWD (268 HP) | 22l-5mt-rwd-268-hp-11724 |
| 2.2L 5MT RWD (304 HP) | 22l-5mt-rwd-304-hp-11722 |
| 3.5L V8 5MT RWD (355 HP) | 35l-v8-5mt-rwd-355-hp-11728 |
Structured FAQ
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.