Lotus Esprit

How much does a Lotus Esprit cost?

A 1996 Lotus Esprit cost $90,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $74,499. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $78,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $33,000 to $220,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1996 Lotus Esprit worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $78,200, down 0.2% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 5 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Lotus Esprit a good investment?

It has depreciated 13% against its $90,000 list price. Values are down 0.2% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $33,000 to $220,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Lotus Esprit have sold?

Shifty has 63 public sales of the Lotus Esprit on file. The earliest was on Apr 9, 2018.

What is the most expensive Lotus Esprit sold?

The highest public sale on file is $220,000, on Jun 6, 2023, with 2,500 mi.

What has a Lotus Esprit sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

• $71,000Apr 15, 2026Norfolk Mustard · 18,000 mi
• $88,888Mar 31, 2026Azure Blue Metallic · 16,000 mi
• $74,499Feb 13, 2026Black · 27,000 mi