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1978 Lotus Esprit S1
Bring A Trailer • US • 24 Oct 2026
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1978 Lotus Esprit S1
US • 24 Oct 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Lotus Esprit S1 is a rare example featuring a Giorgetto Giugiaro design and a refurbished black exterior. It boasts numerous mechanical and cosmetic upgrades, including Spax adjustable shocks and Wilwood front brakes, with extensive service records dating back to 1996.
Condition
6
The car has had significant refurbishment and upgrades including engine overhaul, suspension, brakes, and interior. However, there are visible paint cracks on the headlight housings and a paint blemish above the rear corner marker, indicating some wear and requiring minor reconditioning.
/ 10
50,000 miles
77090466H
1978
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
Not Sold
1978 Lotus Esprit S1
Bring A Trailer • US • 24 Oct 2026
Market Position:
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Description
Twin-Cam 1,973cc Inline-Four Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Black Paint Gray & Red Upholstery 14" GKN Wolfrace Wheels Revised Rear Suspension Links Spax Adjustable Front & Rear Shocks Wilwood Front Disc Brake Components Pop-Up Headlights Turbo-Style Bumpers MOMO Corse Steering Wheel Power Windows Aftermarket Stereo Service Manual Service Records Since 1996 This 1978 Lotus Esprit S1 is one of 718 examples produced between 1976 and 1978, and it was registered in California and Nevada before the seller’s purchase in 2021.
The car was refurbished in black over gray and red upholstery circa 2001, and it has been modified with Turbo-style fiberglass bumpers, revised headlight mechanisms, aftermarket upper and lower rear suspension links, Spax adjustable front and rear shock absorbers, 14″ GKN Wolfrace alloy wheels, Wilwood front brake components, twin Dell’Orto carburetors, a Turbo-spec radiator, heavy-duty engine mounts, and a MOMO steering wheel.
Powered by a mid-mounted 1,973cc inline-four...
Price Analysis vs Other Esprit S1s
£7,984
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£28,528
Median Price (Since 2020)
£124,292
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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