LOTUS ESPRIT S2
Lowest Price: £9,562 • Median Price: £25,070 • Highest Price: £47,251 • Sell-Through Rate: 66%
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£9,562
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£25,070
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£47,251
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
19
ALL TIME
SELL THROUGH RATE:
66%
ALL TIME
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Broad Arrow
£31,516
1st Nov 2025
1979 Lotus Esprit S2
H&H Auctioneers
£9,562
25th Jun 2025
1978 Lotus Esprit S2
Anglia Car Auctions
Not Sold
1st Apr 2023
1979 LOTUS ESPRIT S2
Anglia Car Auctions
Not Sold
31st Aug 2025
1981 LOTUS ESPRIT
H&H Auctioneers
£9,562
25th Jun 2025
1978 Lotus Esprit S2
Mathewsons
Not Sold
18th Mar 2023
1979 LOTUS ESPRIT
Bring A Trailer
£14,307
27th Aug 2025
1980 Lotus Esprit S2 Project
Bring A Trailer
Not Sold
25th Apr 2025
HC-Powered 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Silverstone Auctions
Not Sold
12th Nov 2022
1979 Lotus Esprit S2
Iconic Auctioneers
Not Sold
24th Aug 2025
1978 Lotus Esprit S2
Iconic Auctioneers
Not Sold
18th May 2024
1980 Lotus Esprit S2.2
H&H Auctioneers
Not Sold
20th Oct 2022
1981 Lotus Esprit S2 Low mileage, right-hand drive UK car
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The Lotus Esprit S2, produced from 1978 to 1981, refined its predecessor with improved handling and aesthetics.
Its fiberglass body and sharp lines, penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, made it an icon.
The S2 was famously featured in "For Your Eyes Only" (1981), continuing the Esprit's James Bond legacy.
The Lotus Esprit S3 succeeded the S2.
Did you know that Lotus initially struggled with the Esprit's build quality? Early models faced criticism for their reliability. Lotus worked hard to improve production processes and materials, gradually enhancing the car's reputation over time.
How much is a Lotus Esprit S2 worth?
In average condition, a Lotus Esprit S2 is worth £25,070.
What is the most expensive Lotus Esprit S2 to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Lotus Esprit S2 to sell in history was sold for £47,251.
What is the cheapest Lotus Esprit S2 to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Lotus Esprit S2 to sell in history was sold for £6,300.
When was the Lotus Esprit S2 produced?
The Lotus Esprit S2 was produced between 1978 and 1981.