1997 Lotus Esprit V8
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Listed byBirdDogMotors
Chicago, Illinois 6061815,000 milesManual
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Summary
This 1997 Lotus Esprit V8, showing just 15k miles, is one of only eight built for the US market and features a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Finished in Calypso Red over Fawn leather with red piping, it boasts 17″ and 18″ OZ Racing wheels, a glass roof panel, and includes a Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance and a clean Carfax report.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Apr 22, '26
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1 appearance- 4/22/2026Bring a TrailerUnsold· this listing$56k
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dmr "The Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance indicates the car is the last of eight cars built for the United States ... View more
Esprit4Me @dahli @seller many of us disconnect the incandescent under bonnet lamp actuators since they create so little light ... View more
BirdDogMotors The OZs were an option and were specced on this car. Good spot on the hatch sensors, I never noticed that. I will ... View more
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