top of page
TCV Mark.png

£69,625

1997 Lotus Esprit V8

Bring A Trailer • US • 31 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

Track live values and receive listing alerts

Track live values and receive listing alerts

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg
Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

£69,625

1997 Lotus Esprit V8

US • 31 Mar 2026 • Lot #235707

Auction House Logos6.png

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1997 Lotus Esprit V8, with only 16k miles, features a twin-turbo 3.5L V8, a five-speed manual transaxle, and several upgrades like coilover suspension and a PNM Motorsport brake kit. Finished in Azure Blue Metallic over Magnolia leather, it also boasts a clean Carfax report.

ai-technology.png

Condition 

8

The car shows 16k miles and has a clean Carfax report, indicating it has been well-maintained. Upgrades like coilover suspension and a PNM Motorsport brake kit suggest care and investment. While there are no specific mentions of damage, the age of the car implies minimal cosmetic imperfections might be present, but overall, it should be in excellent condition.

/ 10

16,000 miles

SCCFE33C2VHF65346

1997

Auction

Manual

LHD

United States

£69,625

1997 Lotus Esprit V8

Bring A Trailer • US • 31 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

Track live values and receive listing alerts

Description

Twin-Turbocharged 3.5-Liter V56 Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Azure Blue Metallic Paint Magnolia Leather Upholstery 17" & 18" Five-Spoke OZ Racing Alloy Wheels Coilover Suspension PNM Motorsport Brake Kit Glass Roof Panel Pop-Up Headlights Air Conditioning Alpine Stereo Clean Carfax Report This 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 shows 16k miles following registration history in Washington, California, and Florida.

Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, it is finished in Azure Blue Metallic over Magnolia leather.

Coilover suspension and a PNM Motorsport brake kit are fitted, and additional features include 17″ and 18″ OZ Racing alloy wheels, a glass roof panel, pop-up headlights, fog lights, air conditioning, power windows and locks, and an Alpine stereo.

Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this Esprit is offered with a clean Carfax report and a clean New Jersey title.

The car is finished in Azure Blue Metallic (B20) and features a glass roof pane...

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)

one.png

World Record

If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]

percentage-graph.png

Highest 20% of Past Sales

Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the highest 20% of past sales for the Esprit S4 V8.

low-price.png

Lowest Price

If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]

checkmark.png

Average Price

The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]

diamond-icon.png

Rare Sale

This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before

must-have.png

Icon

This vehicle is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one

Previous Esprit S4 V8 Sales

MOT Information

Loading...

Loading...

Latest MOT mileage:

Loading

MOT History

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

MOT Mileage Trend

Gallery

People Also Viewed - For Sale

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Classified | Barry Ely Sports Cars

2000 Lotus Esprit V8 GT

United Kingdom

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Live | RM Sotheby's

2003 Lotus Esprit V-8 SE Fi...

United States • 28th Jan '27

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Classified | Sasso Automotive

1998 Lotus Espirit V8 Turbo...

United Kingdom

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Classified | Classic & Sportscar Centre

1999 Lotus Esprit V8 - 1st Ow...

United Kingdom

People Also Viewed - Historic

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | PistonHeads

1997 Lotus Esprit V8 Turbo

United Kingdom • 26th Feb '26

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | Iconic Auctioneers

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 - Ex-D...

United Kingdom • 11th Nov '23

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | Manor Park

1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Twin T...

United Kingdom • 22nd Jul '23

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | Collecting Cars

1998 LOTUS ESPRIT V8 G...

United Kingdom • 1st Mar '23

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | PistonHeads

2000 Lotus Esprit V8 Twin T...

United Kingdom • 5th Oct '25

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | Bonhams Cars Online

1999 Lotus Esprit V8 GT

United Kingdom • 1st Nov '23

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | Silverstone Auctions

2003 Lotus Esprit V8 SE 'Fa...

United Kingdom • 20th May '23

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | Silverstone Auctions

1996 Lotus Esprit V8

United Kingdom • 24th Feb '23

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | Dore & Rees

1996 Lotus Esprit V8 GT

United Kingdom • 22nd Jun '24

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | WB & Sons

1998 Lotus Esprit V8 GT

United Kingdom • 9th Sep '23

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | Bonhams Cars Online

1999 Lotus Esprit V8 GT

United Kingdom • 13th Mar '23

Image Placeholders2_edited.jpg

Sold | Dore & Rees

1997 LOTUS ESPRIT V8

United Kingdom • 8th Oct '22

Auction House Headquarters

Bring A Trailer

1300 22nd Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, California, 94107, US

Operating from San Francisco, California, Bring A Trailer is an online auction platform dedicated to classic, performance, and collector vehicles. They operate timed online auctions globally and provide vehicle consignment.

Insurance

25-1042 Footman James The Classic Valuer Banner V34.jpg
bottom of page