LOTUS ESPRIT S3
Lowest Price: £14,000 • Median Price: £22,100 • Highest Price: £36,500 • Sell-Through Rate: 79%
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£14,000
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£22,100
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£36,500
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
19
ALL TIME
SELL THROUGH RATE:
79%
ALL TIME
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Anglia Car Auctions
£20,628
14th Jun 2025
1986 LOTUS ESPRIT S3
H&H Auctioneers
Not Sold
27th Nov 2024
1984 Lotus Esprit S3
H&H Auctioneers
£14,062
29th Nov 2023
1983 Lotus Esprit S3
Collecting Cars
£29,147
1st Jun 2025
1982 Lotus Esprit Turbo ‘Dry Sump’ - 25,500 Miles
Historics
Not Sold
23rd Nov 2024
1988 Lotus Esprit S3
Iconic Auctioneers
£23,625
26th Aug 2023
1982 Lotus Esprit S3
Manor Park
£24,725
7th Dec 2024
1983 Lotus Esprit S3 A stunning example from every angle
Bring A Trailer
£32,351
4th Sep 2024
V6-Powered 1984 Lotus Esprit 5-Speed
Aguttes
Not Sold
25th Jun 2023
1984 LOTUS ESPRIT S3
Mathewsons
£14,000
27th Nov 2024
1985 LOTUS ESPRIT S3 N/A 2.2
Bonhams Cars Online
£21,409
22nd Aug 2024
1983 Lotus Esprit S3
Charterhouse
£22,100
9th Mar 2023
1982 Lotus Esprit S3
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The Lotus Esprit S3, produced from 1981 to 1987, refined its predecessors with improved chassis and a more comfortable interior.
Famously, the Esprit S3 was known for its angular design.
The Esprit's successor was the Lotus Esprit (X180).
Did you know that the S3 was the first Esprit to use a galvanized chassis? This significantly improved the car's rust resistance, a common issue in earlier models.
How much is a Lotus Esprit S3 worth?
In average condition, a Lotus Esprit S3 is worth £22,100.
What is the most expensive Lotus Esprit S3 to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Lotus Esprit S3 to sell in history was sold for £36,500.
What is the cheapest Lotus Esprit S3 to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Lotus Esprit S3 to sell in history was sold for £8,037.
When was the Lotus Esprit S3 produced?
The Lotus Esprit S3 was produced between 1982 and 1988.