Paul Coleman 545 Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 Whilst clearing out my study I found a copy of Practical Classics from 2005 (as you do) and it was interesting to see the prices for a S1, which at the time I was looking for. It listed a restoration as £1,750 so having paid £2,000 for mine in 2007 I think I was ripped off 1 Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
Peter H. 24 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 It's rare to see one Esprit in an auction, but there are three for sale in this month's CCA Auction A pretty good condition S3 has a guide price of £14 to £18k which sounds like a bargain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rudolphwolven 125 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Modified LH '89 Turbo 215 hp on mobile.de for € 39.950,-........... ......."Our copy is - to put it simply indiscriminately -; unique! The Esprit Turbo has only driven 8000 kilometers. This mileage is also confirmed by Lotus itself (letter present). The car was originally delivered in Germany and has always been in the hands of enthusiasts. The brakes and gearbox have recently been overhauled. In addition to all maintenance vouchers, we also have the original booklets and the aforementioned letter from Lotus. The car is in good condition and is ready to be included in a collection again!"....... ........."The Esprit Turbo has only driven 8000 kilometers. ..................The brakes and gearbox have recently been overhauled"........ That's pretty soon ?!? https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=286860983&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&isSearchRequest=true&makeModelVariant1.makeId=15900&makeModelVariant1.modelId=7&pageNumber=1&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=searchNetGrossPrice&sortOption.sortOrder=DESCENDING&fnai=next&searchId=149bb246-9446-ce57-ed63-a18ecec280b9 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 7,145 Posted October 23, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 On 04/10/2019 at 00:05, Peter H. said: It's rare to see one Esprit in an auction, but there are three for sale in this month's CCA Auction A pretty good condition S3 has a guide price of £14 to £18k which sounds like a bargain. S3 was the only Esprit to sell at £14430. The red Esprit Turbo which failed to sell was noted to have a fuel leak underneath 😱 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Jacques 965 Posted October 28, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 "The car is in good condition and is ready to be included in a collection again!"......." Depending on what the writer actually Means by his expression, I'd say that's sad. No more Collections please. Drivers only Anyway, I'd rather take a well kept driver, than a well kept garage queen. Any day. Kind regards, jacques 4 Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post Escape 847 Posted October 30, 2019 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Couldn't agree more @Jacques! Quote has always been in the hands of enthusiasts. Surely not! What enthousiast would keep a great car like that and never drive it?? 8000km over 30 years just covers driving it to the annual maintenance and MOT. Properly sad... I've done 8000km in the last 3 months, and very much enjoyed most of those! Nowhere near as pristine looking of course, so definitely not one for a collection. Filip 3 Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to post Share on other sites
Giniw 297 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) (and it's a pity it has been modified to look like something it's not — well in my opinion at least) Edited October 30, 2019 by Giniw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Escape 847 Posted October 31, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 To each his own, but I to prefer the original Stevens look to the Thompson redesign. Also, with so few miles, whoever made/ordered the changes can't have spent much time with the car as it was... 1 Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanvm 105 Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 31/10/2019 at 19:51, Escape said: To each his own, but I to prefer the original Stevens look to the Thompson redesign. Also, with so few miles, whoever made/ordered the changes can't have spent much time with the car as it was... A year ago I have seen a black SE with a kit like the V8 End Edition included the wheels! Must be costly. Do you know it Filip? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Escape 847 Posted November 4, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 No, I don't remember ever seeing a Belgian black SE with a V8 bodykit. Too few Lotus to see on our roads... I did get lucky and could park next to a lovely red Turbo Esprit at a meeting yesterday. 1 Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,678 Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Prices still seem high. Here's how low prices got around the mid noughties, when Esprit S2's to Turbos were between £4k and £10k. 2 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
Giniw 297 Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-lotus-esprit-13/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giniw 297 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 (edited) https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26807/lot/44/?category=list&length=109&page=1 Edited March 23 by Giniw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tjs98jetta 15 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Prices here in the US seem to be creeping up for nice examples. A yellow S4 just sold on Bring a Trailer for $34750, which is significantly higher than it did just over a year ago. I have a vested interest as my 1991 SE is up for sale: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-lotus-esprit-14/ I'm looking for a Europa (1970 or so vintage) as my next long-term project... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,678 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 5 hours ago, Giniw said: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26807/lot/44/?category=list&length=109&page=1 Wow, that's big money. Prices are soaring. 1 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
chipp 146 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 (edited) Asking prices soaring as well. 1978 Lotus Esprit S1 For Sale | Car and Classic Edited March 23 by chipp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Bazza 907 1,111 Posted March 24 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 24 Perhaps the "only selling to keep the wife happy" has something to do with the asking price? 3 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,678 Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 I don't think it's just Esprit prices rising, I've seen classics generally increasing, and don't get me started on classic Mustang prices, they're through the roof. It's one huge asset bubble and it always end in tears. 1 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 7,145 Posted March 24 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 24 14 minutes ago, Mark Blanchard said: It's one huge asset bubble and it always end in tears. Not if you sell before the pop 👍 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,678 Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 1 hour ago, Barrykearley said: Not if you sell before the pop 👍 But when does it pop? Normally people wait till it's to late. Made £10k on my classic last year but prices are still rising and sold to early. This is crazy money for a chaved up AMG. https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26807/lot/42/?category=list&length=12&page=4 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
Fridge 1,025 Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 What's the price of a 1968 Mustang fastback these days? I last looked in early 2016. Decent one from £25,000 then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,678 Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 28 minutes ago, Fridge said: What's the price of a 1968 Mustang fastback these days? I last looked in early 2016. Decent one from £25,000 then. £75,000 can get you a good one now. A mate sold his 67 fb for £24k 5 years ago. Big mistake. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1967-FORD-MUSTANG-1968-FASTBACK-MUSTANG-V8-5-8/383933098291?hash=item5964322933:g:OUgAAOSwKptgN15I Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post LOTUSMAN33 1,522 Posted March 24 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 24 I think some people have more disposable income at the moment from the lockdown and not spending money, the housing market is crazy especially in the Westcountry and similar areas where people can work from home now with city incomes still. Houses have been selling at 20-30% over asking prices and perceived bank valuations often bought cash without viewings. Great time to sell but not good if looking. Good luck to the S1 seller, TV appearances like Top Gear no doubt will help the market with very positive comments on the car. Dave 3 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Mark Blanchard 1,678 Posted March 24 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 24 Agreed, that and cheap borrowing. UK household debt is 1.7 trillion. All on mortgages, loans and assets. And who wants to keep their money in the bank when they can buy a classic car and make good money on it. And it's free of capital gains tax too, as HMRC views cars are depreciating assets. Enjoy it while it lasts. 3 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
Lotusfab 3,312 Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 I nearly bought a concours mustang fastback S code (bullet car) for £34k eight years ago. I believe that would be very serious money now! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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