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£57,624 (Est: £56,033 - £74,711)

Showing 17,060 miles at time of cataloging 2003 Lotus Esprit V8

Bonhams • US • 31 May 2026

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Highest 30% of Past Sales

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£57,624 (Est: £56,033 - £74,711)

Showing 17,060 miles at time of cataloging 2003 Lotus Esprit V8

US • 31 May 2026 • Lot 35

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare 2003 Lotus Esprit V8, the final model year, with only 17,060 miles. It features a twin-turbocharged V8 engine, Silver Metallic paint, Black leather interior, and has recently undergone significant service including a timing belt replacement.

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Condition 

8

The car is a late model Esprit V8 with very low mileage (17,060 miles). It has been recently serviced with new fuel pumps, spark plugs, and a timing belt. It also features a JRZ suspension and new Nitto tires. The description does not mention any dents, scratches, or curb marks. It is described as a late, rare, and desirable example, suggesting excellent condition. There is a note about having only one set of keys, which is a minor imperfection.

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17,060 miles

SCCDC08223HA10471

2003

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Manual

LHD

United States

£57,624 (Est: £56,033 - £74,711)

Showing 17,060 miles at time of cataloging 2003 Lotus Esprit V8

Bonhams • US • 31 May 2026

Market Position:

Highest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

3,606cc Twin-Turbocharged V8 Fuel Injection 350bhp at 6,500rpm 5-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front and Rear Suspension w/ Electronic Damping 4-Wheel Disc Brakes * 2003 was the last year of Esprit production, Lotus officially ended the line in February 2004 * This is a late, rare example from the final model year before the line closed entirely *

Finished in Silver Metallic over Black Leather * Showing 17,060 miles at time of cataloging THE LOTUS ESPRIT The Lotus Esprit is one of the most iconic British sports cars ever built — a low, wedge-shaped mid-engine exotic that combined dramatic styling with Lotus' philosophy of lightweight performance and razor-sharp handling.

Produced from 1976 to 2004, the Esprit evolved through several generations while always retaining its unmistakable silhouette.

The original Esprit was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign.

Its sharp wedge profile became one of the defining supercar shapes of the late 1970s and 1980s.

Later redesign...

Price Analysis vs Other Esprit S4 V8s

£28,184

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£48,375

Median Price (Since 2020)

£180,519

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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