What’s my Lotus Esprit worth?
Used Lotus Esprit at UK specialist dealers are asking from £24,995 to £59,995, with a median of £49,950 today (10 for sale).
These are asking prices, not what cars sell for or what a dealer would pay you. Buyers usually negotiate, and a dealer buying your car offers less than it would ask, to cover preparation, a warranty and its margin.
As of 13 November 2026, from every Lotus Esprit for sale at the UK’s specialist dealers, which Vertar reads each day. Find your year below, then your mileage.
Asking prices by year
| Year | For sale | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | £60k | £60k | £60k |
| 1998 | 1 | £55k | £55k | £55k |
| 1991 | 1 | £36k | £36k | £36k |
| 1988 | 1 | £25k | £25k | £25k |
| 1987 | 1 | £60k | £60k | £60k |
| 1985 | 2 | £37k | £37k | £45k |
| 1984 | 1 | £50k | £50k | £50k |
| 1983 | 1 | £50k | £50k | £50k |
Asking prices by mileage
All years together, so a band’s figure also reflects the ages of the cars in it.
| Mileage | For sale | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 to 30,000 | 1 | £50k | £50k | £50k |
| 30,000 to 60,000 | 4 | £36k | £45k | £55k |
| 60,000 and over | 3 | £25k | £37k | £60k |
By version
| Version | Years | For sale | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo | 1981–1988 | 4 | £25k to £50k |
| S3 | 1984–1986 | 1 | £37k |
| SE | 1991 | 1 | £36k |
| Turbo HC | 1987 | 1 | £60k |
| V8 | 1999 | 1 | £60k |
| V8 GT | 2000 | 1 | |
| V8 Turbo SE | 1998 | 1 | £55k |
Recently sold
The last asking price of each, and how long it took to sell.
Selling yours?
Every way to sell a performance car in the UK, what each costs you and how long it takes: how to sell a performance car. Buying instead? Where to buy a used Lotus Esprit or see every one for sale.
Questions
How much is my Lotus Esprit worth?
Used Lotus Esprit at UK specialist dealers are asking from £24,995 to £59,995, with a median of £49,950 today (10 for sale). These are asking prices, not what cars sell for or what a dealer would pay you. Buyers usually negotiate, and a dealer buying your car offers less than it would ask, to cover preparation, a warranty and its margin.
Where can I sell my Lotus Esprit?
To a specialist dealer (quickest, at a trade price), as a part-exchange, on sale or return through a specialist, through an online car-buying service, at auction, or privately through a classified advert. Our guide to selling compares them.