1978 Lotus Esprit Coupe
Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 8, 2026.
$31,900Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $29,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1978
- Make and model
- Lotus Esprit
- Generation
- Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo
- Version
- Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Chassis
- 78010612H
- Condition
- Excellent (2)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Below the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 1% under its bottom.
Middle half of sales$29,375 to $64,000
Median$55,000
Sales behind it11Likely
From 11 sales of the Lotus Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $29,375 and $64,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, April 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 21, 2026 | $68,000 |
| 1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 6, 2025 | $35,750 |
| 1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, May 8, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | May 8, 2025 | $136,000 |
| 1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, Dec. 6, 2024 | Bring a Trailer | Dec. 6, 2024 | $156,000 |
| 1983 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 11, 2026 | $55,000 |
| 1983 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, May 13, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 13, 2026 | $55,000 |
| 1983 Lotus Esprit TurboMecum, Nov. 14, 2025 | Mecum | Nov. 14, 2025 | $19,000 |
| 1983 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, April 27, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | April 27, 2025 | $23,350 |