Esprit for sale... interesting...

[Autocross7]

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp;?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=21&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&criteria=K-%7cE-%7cM-_29_%7cD-_271_%7cN-N%7cR-10000%7cI-1%2c7%7cP-PRICE+descending%7cQ-descending%7cZ-36695&aff=national&paId=136432409&recnum=4&leadExists=true

Ran across this looking around today...


Cameron

[Martin]

That is some low miles....but that could be a bad thing.

I swear, after that 25th Anniversary Esprit sold at Barret Jackson for big money, others are hoping to repeat that anomaly.

[Autocross7]

Here is to hoping :beerchug:! It would be nice to actually see some of our stuff go up a little in value. Countachs have jumped again up and Ferrari never really got low.


Cameron

[eurosport]

Interesting play, but I'm not sure why an '88 would be worth that kind of money when there are quite a few low miles V8's (http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp;?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=21&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&criteria=K-|E-|M-_29_|D-_4708_|N-N|R-10000|I-1%2c7|P-PRICE+descending|Q-descending|Z-73034&aff=national&paId=259162132&recnum=6&leadExists=true) around for similar cash. :001_unsure:

[Autocross7]

Interesting play, but I'm not sure why an '88 would be worth that kind of money when there are quite a few low miles V8's (http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp;?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=21&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&criteria=K-|E-|M-_29_|D-_4708_|N-N|R-10000|I-1%2c7|P-PRICE+descending|Q-descending|Z-73034&aff=national&paId=259162132&recnum=6&leadExists=true) around for similar cash. :001_unsure:


I agree...? However, I suppose the price is what the market will pay. Be interesting to watch it and see if it sells. I would personally bet against it selling in that range.

Cameron

[WayneB]

8,000/14,000 miles at 6,000 to 7,000 rpm can be hard on an engine.:(

As to whats worth what, the 88 is in great shape for an 21 year old Lotus that hasnt been restored, the 2001 V8 is in nice shape for a 8 year old used car.

The early X180's are now in a difficult spot (no mans land)where as they are not really a current or a classic ATM. The early X180 tri-colour leather interiors look great though when they are new .

All depends what you like , me I like the Giugiaro Esprits better than either of these cars.:)

[Autocross7]

LOL! Early on in life it became apparent to me that I had not been born into a family that could support the stable I desired...:ohmy:


Cameron

[Mark B.]

That's a hell of a lot of money for a car that's been standing and will probably need work. My guess the drive shaft seals will need doing amongst other things.