1983-1991
2 variants
8 sources
1983-1991 Lotus Excel Lotus Excel
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
17 sold at auction, median $7,520. 34 total results tracked from 8 auction houses.
Reference Image
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Total Results
34
All linked auction results for this generation.
Sold Count
17
Sold lots with recorded hammer prices.
Unsold Count
15
Reserve-not-met results tracked at auction.
Median Price
$7,520
All-time sold median for this generation.
P25
$6,200
25th percentile sold price.
P75
$9,500
75th percentile sold price.
Low Sale
$3,000
Lowest sold price captured so far.
High Sale
$27,000
Highest sold price captured so far.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median | $7,520 |
| 25th percentile | $6,200 |
| 75th percentile | $9,500 |
| Low sale | $3,000 |
| High sale | $27,000 |
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | 1988 Lotus Excel SE | Car & Classic | $9,899 | Sold |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 1988 Lotus Excel SE | Car & Classic | $7,700 | Sold |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1990 Lotus Excel SE | Cars & Bids | $16,800 | Sold |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1990 Lotus Excel SE | Cars & Bids | — | Reserve not met |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 1986 Lotus Excel Manual | Car & Classic | $5,700 | Sold |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Lotus Engineering - Much Recent Expenditure | The Market | — | Reserve not met |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1985 Lotus Excel SA | Car & Classic | $6,200 | Sold |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 1988 Lotus Excel SE | Car & Classic | $9,500 | Sold |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 1988 Lotus Excel SE | Iconic | $8,462 | Sold |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 1986 Lotus Excel | Car & Classic | $8,200 | Sold |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Fabulous Example - Recent Service and Recommissioning | The Market | — | Reserve not met |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 1988 Lotus Excel SE | Car & Classic | $7,500 | Sold |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 1989 Lotus Excel SE | Iconic | — | Reserve not met |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Appreciating Classic Lotus - Extensive History File | The Market | — | Reserve not met |
| Oct 31, 2022 | BaT Auction: 1988 Lotus Excel | Bring a Trailer | $28,350 | Sold |
| Sep 24, 2022 | **Regretfully Withdrawn** 1991 Lotus Excel Hethel Celebration Edition | Iconic | — | Withdrawn |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Low Ownership - Just 19k Miles | The Market | — | Reserve not met |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Very Original - Just Two Owners | The Market | — | Reserve not met |
| Oct 19, 2021 | BaT Auction: 1987 Lotus Excel 5-Speed at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $21,683 | Sold |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Smart & Useable Modern Classic | The Market | — | Reserve not met |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 2.2 (162 Hp) | 22-162-hp-8317 |
| 2.2 SE/SA (184 Hp) | 22-sesa-184-hp-8318 |
Structured FAQ
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.