In this case, the controlled substance is the Lotus Esprit Turbo SE, a cuneiform conveyance that, even at rest, is as guilty-­looking as a Gulfstream jet on an un­marked Everglades airstrip.

Only 45 were built, too, rare for the Hagerty to price, but recent sales suggest some Lotus fans are willing to pay close to ...

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Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo 2 Door Coupe across different levels of condition. Edit options.

Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 2 Door Coupe across different levels of condition. Edit options.