1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo
This 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo sold for $40,000 on Bring a Trailer in January 2026, was bid to $33,000 there in July 2026 without selling, and sold for $37,000 there in August 2026, as of October 31, 2026.
Photo: Bring a TrailerEvery time it’s been to auction
3 appearances. Oldest first.
- Jan 2026Sold $40,000Bring a Trailer47,000 miles
- Ended July 2026 on Bring a Trailer. Bidding reached $33,000. Sold later.
- Aug 2026Sold $37,000Bring a Trailer47,000 miles
What Esprit Turbos sell for
10 sales since October 2022.
The typical range is $33,000 to $41,500
What this spec has sold for since October 2022
What the listing said
SamWhen it sold in August 2026, the listing gave 47,000 miles and a Carfax report.
Esprit Turbos that sold
The 10 sales behind the range above since October 2022. Newest first.
- 1988This car · 47,000 miles · Aug 2026 · Bring a Trailer$37,000
- 198819,000 miles · May 2026 · Bring a Trailer$42,000
- 198867,000 miles · Apr 2026 · Bring a Trailer$35,000
- 1988This car · 47,000 miles · Jan 2026 · Bring a Trailer$40,000
- 19885,000 miles · May 2025 · Bring a Trailer$44,500
- 198811,000 miles · Aug 2024 · Bring a Trailer$37,503
- 198817,000 miles · Feb 2024 · Bring a Trailer$44,000
- 198821,000 miles · Jul 2023 · Bring a Trailer$32,000
- 198833,000 miles · May 2023 · Bring a Trailer$30,500
- 198837,000 miles · Oct 2022 · Cars & Bids$25,000
Questions
- What did this car last sell for?
- $37,000 ($38,850 with buyer's fee) on Bring a Trailer in August 2026.
- How many times has it been to auction?
- 3 times: 2 sales and one unsold attempt.
- How does its last sale compare with others?
- Its 2026 sale, $37,000, sits inside the typical range for Esprit Turbos sold since October 2022 ($33,000 to $41,500).
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