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1991 Lotus M100 Elan

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Sept. 22, 2012, offered with no reserve.

$1,652Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $1,502, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1991
Make and model
Lotus Elan
Generation
Elan M100
VIN
SCCGA36B2MHF27150
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 419% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,800 to $23,000
Median$11,000
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Lotus Elan M100 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,800 and $23,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
27k-Mile 1991 Lotus Elan M100Bring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$23,000
30-Years-Owned 1991 Lotus Elan M100Bring a Trailer, Oct. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 7, 2026$35,250
1991 Lotus Elan SECars & Bids, July 20, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 20, 2026$11,000
1991 Lotus Elan SECars & Bids, June 17, 2026Cars & BidsJune 17, 2026$12,100
1991 Lotus Elan SECars & Bids, April 23, 2026Cars & BidsApril 23, 2026$23,000
1991 Lotus Elan SECars & Bids, Feb. 16, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 16, 2026$7,250
1991 Lotus Elan M100Bring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$6,155
1991 Lotus Elan M100Bring a Trailer, April 30, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 30, 2025$7,800

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Sept. 22, 2012Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$1,652
March 29, 2023SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$11,991