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1978 Lotus Esprit S2
VIN: 78090497G
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1978 Lotus Esprit S2
VIN: 78090497G
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West Northamptonshire, GBR
50,353 mi
Manual
RHD
Original & Highly Original
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Market Summary
The Lotus Esprit - Series 2 (1978 to 1981) market. See Similar Markets
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The Lotus Esprit Series 2 was introduced in 1978. The S2 received numerous small design updates from the previous generation, including a re...
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There is 7
Lotus Esprit for sale
across all model years (1976 to 2004) and variants, 1 is
Series 2
and 1 is model year
1978
.
There were 10
Series 2
sold in the last 5 years.
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Sold
£20,250
May 18, 2024
1 year ago
£20,250
Auction
May 18, 2024
1 year ago
70% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 34K - 51K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
70% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 34K - 51K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
Sold
£60,750
Aug 27, 2022
2 years ago
£60,750
Auction
Aug 27, 2022
2 years ago
62% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 69K - 86K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
62% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 69K - 86K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
Sold
£54,000
Nov 11, 2023
1 year ago
£54,000
Auction
Nov 11, 2023
1 year ago
59% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 69K - 86K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
59% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 69K - 86K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
1978 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps Edition' #21/100
Original & Highly Original
13k mi
Manual
RHD
Vale of White Horse, GBR
Not Sold
£63,000
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Highest Bid
Aug 31, 2021
3 years ago
£63,000
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Highest Bid
Auction
Aug 31, 2021
3 years ago
59% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 8K - 17K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
59% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 8K - 17K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
1979 Lotus Esprit S2 Commemorative Edition
Original & Highly Original
55k mi
Manual
LHD
Coopersburg, PA, USA
Sold
$43,000
Sep 9, 2021
3 years ago
$43,000
Auction
Sep 9, 2021
3 years ago
55% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 51K - 69K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
55% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 51K - 69K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
1978 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps Edition' #21/100
Original & Highly Original
13k mi
Manual
RHD
Vale of White Horse, GBR
Sold
£47,500
Sep 15, 2021
3 years ago
£47,500
Auction
Sep 15, 2021
3 years ago
53% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 8K - 17K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
53% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 8K - 17K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
Specs
Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.
Engine
2.0L I4 (Type 907)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
50,353 mi
VIN
78090497G
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Right Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Black
Int. Color Group
Beige/Tan
Taxonomy
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Specs
Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.
Engine
2.0L I4 (Type 907)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
50,353 mi
VIN
78090497G
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Right Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Black
Int. Color Group
Beige/Tan
Lotus Esprit Series 2 1978 to 1981
Comparable recent listings based on vehicle taxonomy and attributes.
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Sold
£20,250
May 18, 2024
1 year ago
£20,250
Auction
May 18, 2024
1 year ago
70% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 34K - 51K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
70% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 34K - 51K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
Sold
£60,750
Aug 27, 2022
2 years ago
£60,750
Auction
Aug 27, 2022
2 years ago
62% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 69K - 86K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
62% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 69K - 86K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
Sold
£54,000
Nov 11, 2023
1 year ago
£54,000
Auction
Nov 11, 2023
1 year ago
59% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 69K - 86K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
59% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 69K - 86K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
1978 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps Edition' #21/100
Original & Highly Original
13k mi
Manual
RHD
Vale of White Horse, GBR
Not Sold
£63,000
info
Highest Bid
Aug 31, 2021
3 years ago
£63,000
info
Highest Bid
Auction
Aug 31, 2021
3 years ago
59% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 8K - 17K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
59% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 8K - 17K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
1979 Lotus Esprit S2 Commemorative Edition
Original & Highly Original
55k mi
Manual
LHD
Coopersburg, PA, USA
Sold
$43,000
Sep 9, 2021
3 years ago
$43,000
Auction
Sep 9, 2021
3 years ago
55% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 51K - 69K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
55% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 51K - 69K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
1978 Lotus Esprit S2 'Jps Edition' #21/100
Original & Highly Original
13k mi
Manual
RHD
Vale of White Horse, GBR
Sold
£47,500
Sep 15, 2021
3 years ago
£47,500
Auction
Sep 15, 2021
3 years ago
53% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 8K - 17K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
53% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria
Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
- 8K - 17K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
Taxonomy
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Series 4
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directions_car
Series 1
(1976 to 1978)
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Series 3
(1981 to 1987)
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X180
(1987 to 1993)
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0
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Series 4
(1993 to 2004)
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