Lotus Esprit Turbo

How much does a Lotus Esprit Turbo cost?

A 1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo cost $32,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $35,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $37,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $14,752 to $70,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $37,300. We rate confidence medium: 5 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

Is a Lotus Esprit Turbo a good investment?

It has appreciated 17% against its $32,000 list price. Only 1,600 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $14,752 to $70,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Lotus Esprit Turbo have sold?

Shifty has 26 public sales of the Lotus Esprit Turbo on file. The earliest was on Feb 23, 2018.

What is the most expensive Lotus Esprit Turbo sold?

The highest public sale on file is $70,000, on Dec 17, 2023, with 11,000 mi.

What has a Lotus Esprit Turbo sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

• $55,000Oct 11, 2026Black with gold Turbo Esprit graphics · 60,000 mi
• $42,600Aug 25, 2026black · 45,314 mi
• $15,500Jul 14, 2026Calpyso Red · 59,000 mi

How many Lotus Esprit Turbo are for sale right now?

Shifty tracks 1 listing of the Lotus Esprit Turbo for sale right now.