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1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 21, 2026.

$68,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1977
Make and model
Lotus Esprit
Generation
Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo
Version
Esprit S1 to S3 and Turbo
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
77050299H
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 18% over its top.

Middle half of sales$26,250 to $57,500
Median$35,750
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 $26,250 and $57,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Lotus Esprit CoupeMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$29,000
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2025$35,750
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, May 8, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2025$136,000
1977 Lotus Esprit S1Bring a Trailer, Dec. 6, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 6, 2024$156,000
1983 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2026$55,000
1983 Lotus Turbo EspritBring a Trailer, May 13, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 13, 2026$55,000
1983 Lotus Esprit TurboMecum, Nov. 14, 2025MecumNov. 14, 2025$19,000
1983 Lotus Esprit TurboBring a Trailer, April 27, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2025$23,350