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£59,990

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition

Bring A Trailer • US • 4 Aug 2026

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Highest 30% of Past Sales

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£59,990

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition

US • 4 Aug 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition is a rare find, being #93 of 100 US models, featuring a recently rebuilt twin-turbo V8 and a 5-speed manual. Its low 27k mileage and notable mechanical refreshes position it as a highly desirable collector's item.

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Condition 

9

The car has undergone a rebuild of its V8 engine and clutch assembly, with approximately 300 miles added under current ownership. It boasts a clean Carfax report and appears to be in outstanding condition with minor signs of use, fitting the 'Outstanding' (9) rating.

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27,000 miles

SCCDC08232HA10431

2002

Auction

Manual

LHD

United States

£59,990

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition

Bring A Trailer • US • 4 Aug 2026

Market Position:

Highest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

Replacement Twin-Turbocharged 3.5L V8 Five-Speed Manual Transaxle New Lotus Yellow Paint Black Leather w/Yellow Piping 17" & 18" OZ Monoblock Nova Wheels Removable Roof Panel Pop-Up Headlights Power-Adjustable Heated Outside Mirrors Air Conditioning Power Windows & Locks Removable Roof Panel Pop-Up Headlights Fog Lights Heated Power-Adjustable Side Mirrors Air Conditioning Power Windows Blaupunkt Stereo Clean Carfax Report This yellow 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 is one of 158 25th Anniversary Edition examples produced, #93 of 100 for the US market  and was purchased in 2020 by the seller, who subsequently had its twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V8 and the clutch assembly for the five-speed manual transaxle replaced.

Indicating 27k miles, the car is equipped with 17″ and 18″ OZ Monoblock Nova wheels, a removable roof panel, pop-up headlights, fog lights, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, air conditioning, power windows and locks, and a Blaupunkt stereo.

This Esprit is offered with the owner’...

Price Analysis vs Other Esprit S4 V8s

£28,184

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£48,375

Median Price (Since 2020)

£180,519

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