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1965 Lotus Elan S1

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Nov. 5, 2022.

$51,600Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1965
Make and model
Lotus Elan
Generation
Elan 1962 to 1975
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
263844
Condition
Good (3)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 33 comparable sales, 26% 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

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
46-Years-Family-Owned 1965 Lotus Elan S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2026$17,250
46-Years-Family-Owned 1965 Lotus Elan S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, April 28, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 28, 2026$25,111
1965 Lotus Elan S1Bring a Trailer, April 23, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 23, 2026$40,000
1965 Lotus Elan S1Bring a Trailer, July 8, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2025$41,000
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
1966 Lotus Elan S2 SEBring a Trailer, May 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2026$40,000
24-Years-Owned 1964 Lotus Elan S1Bring a Trailer, Feb. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 11, 2026$40,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Nov. 5, 2022Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$51,600
April 23, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$40,000