Coupe
Chassis #: SCCFC20B2LHF65517
The Lotus Esprit began as the Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed Ital Design project car at the 1972 Turin Motor Show. The silver prototype came about as a chance encounter between Lotus boss Colin Chapman and Giugiaro. The design was well received and a protracted development program finally entered production in 1976. The Esprit had the trademark backbone chassis but deviated from previous designs by employing rear and front sub-frames to support the all-independent suspension and engine/gearbox unit. Over the years, the Esprit evolved, gaining a 2.2-liter engine, turbo-charged induction and a new body design. In 1989, the Special Equipment (SE) version was introduced and came with a water-to-air intercooler which Lotus called a Changecooler.This particular example is a fourth-generation Lotus Esprit Turbo SE finished in British Racing Green over Tan leather. It was delivered new to Virginia. The first owner racked up 2,500 miles of driving during the two years of ownership. The original owner kept the car until 1997 and remained in the Old Dominion state until 2006, covering fewer than 8,000 miles in total during that time. From there, it entered the next owner's care, who lived in Knoxville, Tennessee. The current owner acquired the car in 2013. It currently has fewer than 9,500 miles.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2017
1990 Lotus Esprit
Lotus
2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $40,000
Sale Price :
USD $31,900
1990 Lotus Esprit Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lotus Esprit
(Data based on Model Year 1990 sales)
1990 Lotus Espirit Turbo SE Chassis#: SCCFC20B7LHF65741 Sold for USD$33,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE Chassis#: SCCFC20B2LHF65517 Sold for USD$31,900 2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1990 LOTUS ESPRIT Chassis#: SCCFC20B2LHF65758 Sold for USD$30,800 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE Sold for USD$21,001 2016 CCA Classic Car Sale | |
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo Chassis#: SCCD82910LHD13629 Sold for USD$17,323 2016 H & H Auctions - Donington Park | |
1990 Lotus Esprit X180R Chassis#: SCCFC20851HF65798 Sold for USD$88,000 2014 Russo & Steele - Monterey | |
1990 LOTUS ESPRIT TURBO 2 DOOR COUPE Sold for USD$25,025 2004 Barrett-Jackson - Petersen Museum 2004 | |
1990 Lotus Espirit Turbo SE Sold for USD$21,200 2003 The Novi Classic Car Auction |
Lotus Esprits That Failed To Sell At Auction
1990 Lotus Esprit's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo Intercooled S/E Coupe | 2017 Collector Car Toronto Spring Classic | $54,000 | |||
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE | SCC082910LHA65347 | 2016 Historics at Brookland | $10,000 | $14,000 | |
1990 LOTUS ESPRIT TURBO | 2016 Leake Dallas Market Hall | ||||
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo Coupe | SCC082910JHA62338 | 2009 Shannons Auctions 2009 Melbourne International Motorshow Auction | $38,000 | $44,000 | |
1990 Lotus Espirit SE Turbo | 2003 Michigan Spring Classic Car Auction | $18,250 |
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