£31,466
1997 Lotus Esprit V8
Bring A Trailer • US • 27 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£31,466
1997 Lotus Esprit V8
US • 27 Oct 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 has undergone significant mechanical work with a replacement engine and gearbox, but presents with notable cosmetic and functional issues including worn interior upholstery and a non-operational AC. Despite a recent repaint and a desirable twin-turbo V8 with a manual transmission, the illuminated check engine light and past severe accident damage suggest it requires considerable attention.
Condition
4
The car has had a replacement engine and gearbox, but the check engine light is illuminated, the air conditioning does not work, and the upholstery is worn and loose. The Carfax report also notes a severe accident in 2013 and a mileage inconsistency.
/ 10
65,000 miles
SCCFE33C4VHF65090
1997
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
£31,466
1997 Lotus Esprit V8
Bring A Trailer • US • 27 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Twin-Turbocharged 3.5-Liter V8 Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Yellow Paint Black Leather Upholstery 17" & 18" Wheels Adjustable Suspension Pop-Up Headlights Aftermarket Exhaust This 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 was acquired by the seller in 2020 and subsequently received an exterior repaint and a replacement engine and gearbox.
It is finished in yellow over black leather and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle.
Features include an aftermarket exhaust, adjustable suspension, 17″ and 18″ wheels, a glass roof panel, and pop-up headlights.
This Esprit is now offered at no reserve with an owner’s manual, parts invoices, a Carfax report, and a New Mexico title in the seller’s name.
The car was previously finished in black and was repainted in 2021 in a shade the seller describes as Spice Yellow.
Exterior features include a glass roof panel, a front spoiler, a rear wing, pop-up headlights, fog lights, and dual exhaust outlets.
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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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