Seinfeld's Lotus Exige Exceeds Expectations at Auction
The bright green 2009 Lotus Exige S260 sold for $90,400.
Prior to crossing the Dan Krusse Classics auction block, it was estimated the Lotus Exige S260 would fetch between $65,000 and $75,000, so the final sale price came as a surprise. Even more so considering the seller isn’t Jerry Seinfeld himself, who originally sold the car in 2012. The upper estimate for the sale price is in line with how much the car sold for new in 2009, so it proves a vehicle previously owned by a celebrity is worth quite a bit.
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The Lotus Exige S260 features a 1.8-liter supercharged four-cylinder engine generating 257 horsepower and helping make Seinfeld’s old sports car even more special is its Kawasaki Green exterior. Only 50 units were ever produced for the U.S.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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