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1967 Lotus Elan S3

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Nov. 18, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$16,750Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1967
Make and model
Lotus Elan
Generation
Elan 1962 to 1975
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
457116
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 32 comparable sales, 50% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$25,083 to $41,500
Median$33,250
Sales behind it32Likely

From 32 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 $25,083 and $41,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
One-Family-Owned 1967 Lotus Elan S3Bring a Trailer, Sept. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 8, 2025$19,250
1966 Lotus Elan S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 5, 2026$17,001
1966 Lotus Elan S2Bring a Trailer, July 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2026$45,500
1967 Lotus Elan S3 Project w/Parts Car & Spydercars ChassisBring a Trailer, May 15, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 15, 2026$11,750
1966 Lotus Elan S2 SEBring a Trailer, May 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2026$40,000
1967 Lotus Elan S3 SEBring a Trailer, May 19, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2025$39,995
Cosworth BDG-Powered 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe Race CarBring a Trailer, March 25, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 25, 2025$55,000
1969 Lotus Elan S4Bring a Trailer, Aug. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 11, 2026$33,000