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Lotus Esprit - Series 1 (1976 to 1978)

The Series 1 Lotus Esprit was the first generation of Lotus Espirt. Introduced in 1976, the S1 Lotus Esprit was a mid engined sports car sty...

The Series 1 Lotus Esprit was the first generation of Lotus Espirt. Introduced in 1976, the S1 Lotus Esprit was a mid engined sports car styled by Giorgetto Guigiaro. The S1 was powered by a 2.0L inline engine, and was built using lightweight construction methods, giving the car power and dynamic ability. The Lotus Esprit S1 was in production until 1978 and was replaced by the Lotus Esprit Series 2.

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Model years for Lotus Esprit - Series 1 (1976 to 1978)

1977
1978

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Showing 23 of 47 related listings

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Toronto, ON, CAN

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

6865 mi

46k km (28k mi)

Not Sold

$20,250

Bring a Trailer

May 4, 2021

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Windsor and Maidenhead, GBR

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

6865 mi

69k mi

Sold

£38,488

Apr 18, 2021

1977 Lotus Esprit

Airdrie, AB, CAN

1977 Lotus Esprit

6865 mi

3k mi TMU

Sold

$21,007

Bring a Trailer

Apr 13, 2021

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Kailua-Kona, HI, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

6865 mi

30k mi

Sold

$30,000

Bring a Trailer

Jan 25, 2021

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Gilroy, CA, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

6865 mi

47k mi TMU

Sold

$31,000

Bring a Trailer

Dec 31, 2020

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

6865 mi

1k mi

Not Sold

$42,000

Mecum

Oct 17, 2020

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Windsor and Maidenhead, GBR

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

6865 mi

69k mi

LHD steering

RHD

Not Sold

Sep 26, 2020

1978 Lotus Esprit S1 Coupé

1978 Lotus Esprit S1 Coupé

6865 mi

70k mi

Sold

£30,375

Jul 25, 2020

1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

Nashville, TN, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

6865 mi

44k mi

Sold

$9,347

Bring a Trailer

May 7, 2020

1978 Lotus Esprit Series 1

Phoenix, AZ, USA

1978 Lotus Esprit Series 1

6865 mi

TMU

Sold

$36,400

Jan 17, 2020

1977 Lotus Esprit Series 1

Phoenix, AZ, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit Series 1

Original & Highly Original

6865 mi

15k mi

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

LHD

Sold

$50,400

Jan 18, 2019

Lot 274: 1977 Lotus Esprit Series 1

Sold

$50,400

1977 Lotus Esprit Series 1

15,000 mi
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Henderson, NV, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

6865 mi

37k mi

Not Sold

$20,700

Bring a Trailer

Jan 7, 2019

1977 Lotus Esprit Series I

Monterey, CA, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit Series I

Original & Highly Original

6865 mi

4k mi

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

LHD

Sold

$106,400

Aug 25, 2018

Lot 264: 1977 Lotus Esprit Series I

Sold

$106,400

1977 Lotus Esprit Series I

4,100 mi
Location: Monterey, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Los Angeles, CA, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

6865 mi

18k mi

Sold

$39,007

Bring a Trailer

Aug 17, 2018

1978 Lotus Esprit Series I

1978 Lotus Esprit Series I

Original & Highly Original

6865 mi

110k mi

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

RHD

Not Sold

Jul 7, 2018

Lot 183: 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I

Not Sold

1978 Lotus Esprit Series I

110,000 mi
Location: Trafford, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Modesto, CA, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

6865 mi

23k mi

Not Sold

$31,000

Bring a Trailer

Feb 8, 2018

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

Victoria, BC, CAN

1978 Lotus Esprit S1

6865 mi

1k mi

Not Sold

$20,250

Bring a Trailer

Dec 22, 2017

1978 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

Indianapolis, IN, USA

1978 Lotus Esprit S1 Project

6865 mi

14k mi

Sold

$26,250

Bring a Trailer

Sep 11, 2017

1978 Lotus Esprit Series I Project

Calgary, AB, CAN

1978 Lotus Esprit Series I Project

6865 mi

43k mi

Sold

$9,450

Bring a Trailer

May 23, 2017

1978 Lotus Esprit Series I Project

Maple Valley, WA, USA

1978 Lotus Esprit Series I Project

6865 mi

23k mi

Sold

$23,000

Bring a Trailer

Jan 12, 2017

1977 Lotus S1

Schaumburg, IL, USA

1977 Lotus S1

6865 mi

31k mi

Sold

$6,500

Mecum

Oct 8, 2016

1977 Lotus S1

Schaumburg, IL, USA

1977 Lotus S1

6865 mi

31k mi

Not Sold

Mecum

Oct 7, 2016

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Phoenix, AZ, USA

1977 Lotus Esprit S1

6865 mi

24k mi

Sold

$36,000

Bring a Trailer

Sep 22, 2016

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