Cosworth BDG-Powered 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe Race Car
Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 28, 2024.
$47,500Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1966
- Make and model
- Lotus Elan
- Generation
- Elan 1962 to 1975
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Chassis
- 365041
- Condition
- Good (3)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 33 comparable sales, 16% over its top.
Middle half of sales$25,000 to $41,000
Median$33,000
Sales behind it33Likely
From 33 sales of the Lotus Elan 1962 to 1975 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $25,000 and $41,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Lotus Elan S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 5, 2026 | $17,001 |
| 1966 Lotus Elan S2Bring a Trailer, July 9, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 9, 2026 | $45,500 |
| 1966 Lotus Elan S2 SEBring a Trailer, May 8, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 8, 2026 | $40,000 |
| Cosworth BDG-Powered 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe Race CarBring a Trailer, March 25, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | March 25, 2025 | $55,000 |
| 46-Years-Family-Owned 1965 Lotus Elan S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 19, 2026 | $17,250 |
| 46-Years-Family-Owned 1965 Lotus Elan S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, April 28, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 28, 2026 | $25,111 |
| 1965 Lotus Elan S1Bring a Trailer, April 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 23, 2026 | $40,000 |
| 1966 Lotus Elan S3 CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 23, 2025 | $38,500 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2024 | Sold (this sale)Bring a Trailer | Bring a Trailer | $47,500 | |
| March 25, 2025 | SoldBring a Trailer | Bring a Trailer | $55,000 |