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1998 Lotus Esprit V8

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Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada21,000 milesManual
SoldAug 15, 2023
Sold for$65,500

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Summary
This 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 is a rare Canadian-market example, one of only four delivered new and the sole black unit, showing approximately 21k miles. It features a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, Raffia leather interior, and recently received extensive maintenance including timing belts and fluid flushes. The car is offered with a Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance and an accident-free Carfax report, sold on its Ontario registration.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
33 (10%)
11/12/2025
Color
Black
24 (8%)
4/25/2026
Transmission
305 (96%)
10/19/2026
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Aug 15, '23

Listing history

2 appearances
  • 10/12/2023
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    $50kview
  • 8/15/2023
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    Sold· this listing
    $66k
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