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Lotus Elan

188 sales on our records. Figures as of Nov. 10, 2026.

What it sells for

Middle half of sales$19,875 to $40,000
Median$30,000
Sales behind it43Likely

From 43 sales over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,875 and $40,000.

How it trades

Auctions ended
32
Sold
25
Sell-through
78%
For sale now
9

Asking prices now

8 cars for sale. Half ask between $15,563 and $20,500.

Asking prices are what sellers want, not what cars sell for.

Generations

NameYearsSales
Elan 1962 to 19751962 to 19758
Elan M1001990 to 19954

Latest sales

Latest sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
27k-Mile 1991 Lotus Elan M100Bring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$23,000
1971 Lotus Elan +2S CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 18, 2026$33,000
30-Years-Owned 1991 Lotus Elan M100Bring a Trailer, Oct. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 7, 2026$35,250
28-Years-Owned 1971 Lotus Elan +2SBring a Trailer, Oct. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 6, 2026$28,750
1966 Lotus Elan S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 5, 2026$17,001
45-Years-Owned, 33k-Mile 1971 Lotus Elan +2S CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2026$31,250
1969 Lotus Elan S4Bring a Trailer, Aug. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 11, 2026$33,000
1991 Lotus Elan SECars & Bids, July 20, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 20, 2026$11,000
1966 Lotus Elan S2Bring a Trailer, July 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2026$45,500
46-Years-Family-Owned 1965 Lotus Elan S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2026$17,250
1991 Lotus Elan SECars & Bids, June 17, 2026Cars & BidsJune 17, 2026$12,100
1967 Lotus Elan S3 Project w/Parts Car & Spydercars ChassisBring a Trailer, May 15, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 15, 2026$11,750
1969 Lotus Elan S4Bring a Trailer, May 11, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 11, 2026$25,000
1966 Lotus Elan S2 SEBring a Trailer, May 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2026$40,000
1973 Lotus Elan +2 S130Bring a Trailer, May 4, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 4, 2026$29,102
46-Years-Family-Owned 1965 Lotus Elan S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, April 28, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 28, 2026$25,111
1991 Lotus Elan SECars & Bids, April 23, 2026Cars & BidsApril 23, 2026$23,000
1965 Lotus Elan S1Bring a Trailer, April 23, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 23, 2026$40,000
1971 Lotus Elan +2S CoupeBring a Trailer, March 27, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 27, 2026$20,500
1991 Lotus Elan SECars & Bids, Feb. 16, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 16, 2026$7,250
24-Years-Owned 1964 Lotus Elan S1Bring a Trailer, Feb. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 11, 2026$40,000
54-Years-Owned 1970 Lotus Elan S4 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 31, 2026$30,333
1971 Lotus Elan S4Bring a Trailer, Jan. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 26, 2026$33,500
1991 Lotus Elan M100Bring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$6,155
24-Years-Family-Owned 1970 Lotus Elan S4 SE RoadsterBring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$69,000
1964 Lotus Elan S1Bring a Trailer, Oct. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 4, 2025$75,000
1966 Lotus Elan S3 CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2025$38,500
One-Family-Owned 1967 Lotus Elan S3Bring a Trailer, Sept. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 8, 2025$19,250
36-Years-Owned 1969 Lotus Elan S4 SE CoupeBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2025$46,500
1965 Lotus Elan S1Bring a Trailer, July 8, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2025$41,000

This spans every generation and year, so there is no estimate. Pick a generation for one.