1988 Lotus
1988 Lotus sold for a median of $35,000 over the last 12 months, based on 7 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $18,550 and $38,500. 19 currently for sale.
1988 Lotus against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | $32k | $26k–$38k | 7 | 2 |
| 1987 | $36k | $36k–$54k | 5 | 6 |
| 1988 | $37k | $35k–$43k | 12 | 19 |
| 1989 | $20k | – | 3 | 6 |
| 1990 | $27k | $11k–$31k | 10 | 9 |
| 1991 | $11k | $7.8k–$14k | 18 | 10 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1988 Lotus auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Aug 14, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $37,000 | 47,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Jun 6, 2026, Mecum | $23,100 | 51,173 | Mecum |
| May 14, 2026 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo May 14, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $42,000 | 19,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition Apr 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $35,000 | 67,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 1988 Lotus Excel Mar 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $14,000 | 59,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Jan 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $40,000 | 47,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 1988 Lotus Excel SE Dec 29, 2025, Car & Classic | $13,250 | 60,151 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition Aug 15, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $61,000 | 13,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1988 Rotus Eight Aug 5, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $10,500 | 6,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 1988 Lotus Excel SE Jun 4, 2025, Car & Classic | $10,307 | 43,039 | Car & Classic |
| May 6, 2025 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition May 6, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $44,500 | 5,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Aug 26, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $37,503 | 11,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 1988 Lotus Excel SE Jul 26, 2024, Car & Classic | $12,716 | 76,972 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 1988 Lotus Esprit 40th Anniversary Coupe Jul 26, 2024, Mecum | $36,850 | 16,112 | Mecum |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition Feb 21, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $44,000 | 17,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
85 1988 Lotus vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 19 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1988 Lotus cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1988 Lotus sold for a median of $35,000 across 7 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $18,550 and $38,500. There are 19 currently for sale.
How many 1988 Lotus listings are for sale right now?
There are 19 1988 Lotus listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.