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Lotus Esprit (S1)

1976–1981

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  • Lowest price

    US$68,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$68,000

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    US$68,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Lotus Esprit

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

US$54,435

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

—

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

—

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

—

Not enough sales data

Estimates pool 2 verified sales across United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

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Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Lotus Esprit S1 market in the US remains extremely thin, with just a single tracked sale over the past year establishing a median asking price near $54,435. This minimal transaction volume makes directional price signals unreliable and limits meaningful comparison to recent market behavior.

The S1 holds collectible status based on its historical significance as an early iteration of Lotus's iconic wedge-shaped supercar, though current desirability scores remain modest. Production and mileage data for transacted examples are not available in this period, reflecting the scarcity of sales data.

Liquidity is substantially constrained, with no active listings currently tracked in the US market. For buyers or sellers, this means extended wait times between opportunities and limited price discovery—a single transaction cannot establish a reliable market trend.

Without a second comparable sale within the 12-month window, year-over-year percentage change cannot be calculated. The extremely low transaction count and absent listings suggest pricing is driven more by occasional private deals or international activity than by regular secondary-market activity.

Near-term projections and longer-term outlook cannot be modeled reliably given the absence of momentum data and transaction samples. Serious interest in S1 variants typically hinges on provenance, documented history, and specific specification details that require individual assessment rather than cohort analysis.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$54,435
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$68,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price RangeUS$68,000 – US$68,000
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • US$68,000

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Apr 2026

Common questions

What is a Lotus Esprit (S1) worth in 2026?

The current United States market median is US$54,435, based on 2 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$68,000 to US$68,000.

How many Lotus Esprit (S1)s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.