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1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 23, 2026.

$26,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1973
Make and model
Lotus Europa
Generation
Europa
Version
Europa
Chassis
73013040R
Title
Clean
Condition
Excellent (2)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

Above the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 23% over its top.

Middle half of sales$18,000 to $21,500
Median$20,000
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Lotus Europa in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,000 and $21,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, June 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 2, 2026$8,610
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, April 5, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 5, 2026$18,500
22-Years-Owned 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Dec. 15, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 15, 2024$28,000
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Nov. 19, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 19, 2024$15,000
1972 Lotus Europa Twin CamBring a Trailer, July 26, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 26, 2026$21,000
1974 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Feb. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 13, 2026$18,000
1972 Lotus Europa Twin CamBring a Trailer, Dec. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 18, 2025$26,000
1972 Lotus Europa Twin CamBring a Trailer, Aug. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 6, 2025$21,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 9, 2022SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$31,250
Nov. 20, 2025Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$23,250 high bid
May 23, 2026Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$26,500