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Lotus Esprit - Series 3 (1981 to 1987)

The third generation of Lotus Esprit was introduced in 1981. Known as the Series 3, the third gen Esprit saw updated bodywork, but largely r...

The third generation of Lotus Esprit was introduced in 1981. Known as the Series 3, the third gen Esprit saw updated bodywork, but largely retained the original Giugiaro design. The S3 was powered by a mid mounted 2.2L inline four engine. The introduction of the Esprit Turbo saw the first turbocharged variant of the Esprit. The Series 3 Esprit was in production until 1987 and was replaced by the Lotus Esprit X180.

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1986 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

Kelowna, BC, CAN

1986 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

Original & Highly Original

6865 mi

80k km (49k mi)

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

LHD

Sold

$28,750

Bring a Trailer

Jul 18, 2021

Lot 51436: 1986 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

Sold

$28,750

1986 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

80,000 km (49,710 mi)
Location: Kelowna, BC, CAN
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

1985 Lotus Turbo Esprit

Suffolk County, NY, USA

1985 Lotus Turbo Esprit

Original & Highly Original

6865 mi

50k mi

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

LHD

Sold

$35,000

Jul 8, 2021

Lot 0011215: 1985 Lotus Turbo Esprit

Sold

$35,000

1985 Lotus Turbo Esprit

50,092 mi
Location: Suffolk County, NY, 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

1988 Lotus Esprit S3

Windsor and Maidenhead, GBR

1988 Lotus Esprit S3

Original & Highly Original

6865 mi

39k mi

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

RHD

Sold

£23,520

May 15, 2021

Lot 141: 1988 Lotus Esprit S3

Sold

£23,520 ($33,123)

1988 Lotus Esprit S3

39,414 mi
Location: Windsor and Maidenhead, 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

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Vale of White Horse, GBR

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo

6865 mi

31k mi

Sold

£36,500

Nov 12, 2020

1986 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

Reisterstown, MD, USA

1986 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

6865 mi

34k mi

Sold

$33,000

Bring a Trailer

Oct 29, 2020

1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Vale of White Horse, GBR

1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo

6865 mi

101k mi

Sold

£30,250

Aug 4, 2020

1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Toronto, ON, CAN

1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

6865 mi

96k km (59k mi)

Sold

$15,500

Bring a Trailer

Jun 26, 2020

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor’s Special Edition

La Mesa, CA, USA

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor’s Special Edition

6865 mi

30k mi

Sold

$31,500

Bring a Trailer

Jun 3, 2020

1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC

Vale of White Horse, GBR

1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC

6865 mi

54k mi

Sold

£39,950

Apr 13, 2020

1986 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

San Ramon, CA, USA

1986 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

6865 mi

36k mi

Sold

$27,500

Bring a Trailer

Apr 10, 2020

1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Sag Harbor, NY, USA

1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

6865 mi

50k mi

Not Sold

$25,000

Bring a Trailer

Dec 11, 2019

1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit

Signal Hill, CA, USA

1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit

6865 mi

47k mi

Sold

$34,000

Bring a Trailer

Nov 8, 2019

1982 Lotus Esprit S3

1982 Lotus Esprit S3

6865 mi

77k km (47k mi)

Sold

£14,430

CCA

Oct 4, 2019

1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit Investor’s Special Edition

Dublin, OH, USA

1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit Investor’s Special Edition

6865 mi

47k mi

Not Sold

$31,000

Bring a Trailer

Jul 2, 2019

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor's Special Edition

Indianapolis, IN, USA

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor's Special Edition

6865 mi

TMU

Sold

$23,100

Mecum

May 15, 2019

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor’s Special Edition

Dayton, OH, USA

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor’s Special Edition

6865 mi

32k mi

Sold

$37,500

Bring a Trailer

Apr 5, 2019

1984 Lotus Esprit Series 3

1984 Lotus Esprit Series 3

Original & Highly Original

6865 mi

95k mi

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

RHD

Sold

£9,056

Jul 7, 2018

Lot 160a: 1984 Lotus Esprit Series 3

Sold

£9,056 ($12,034)

1984 Lotus Esprit Series 3

95,234 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

1985 Lotus Turbo Esprit

San Francisco, CA, USA

1985 Lotus Turbo Esprit

6865 mi

20k mi

Sold

$14,752

Bring a Trailer

Jun 19, 2018

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor’s Special

Newtown, CT, USA

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor’s Special

6865 mi

31k mi

Sold

$32,000

Bring a Trailer

May 31, 2018

1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit Project

Milwaukee, WI, USA

1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit Project

6865 mi

32k mi

Sold

$17,250

Bring a Trailer

Feb 23, 2018

1986 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

Milford, CT, USA

1986 Lotus Esprit Hci Turbo

6865 mi

48k mi

Sold

$32,500

Bring a Trailer

Dec 26, 2017

1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Village of Farmingdale, NY, USA

1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Original & Highly Original

6865 mi

29k mi

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

LHD

Price Undisclosed

Motorcar Classics

Oct 5, 2017

Lot 1021: 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Price Undisclosed

1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo

29,379 mi
Location: Village of Farmingdale, NY, 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

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1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo

La Quinta, CA, USA

1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo

6865 mi

59k mi

Sold

$30,000

Bring a Trailer

Aug 3, 2017

1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Danville, CA, USA

1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

6865 mi

50k mi

Sold

$37,750

Bring a Trailer

Jan 25, 2017

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