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Lotus Elan 1st Gen (Type 26,36 & 45) (1962 to 1975)

The Lotus Elan was first introduced in 1962. The Elan was a lightweight front engined sports car that was available as roadster or coupe. In...

The Lotus Elan was first introduced in 1962. The Elan was a lightweight front engined sports car that was available as roadster or coupe. Initially the Elan was released as a two seat coupe, yet in 1967, the Elan +2 variant was introduced, which featured two small rear seats. Over the course of production, the Elan was fitted with a 1.5L or 1.6L inline four engine. The Elan was widely praised for its dynamic abilities, and remains a highly sought after classic car.

Lotus Elan 1st Gen (Type 26,36 & 45) FAQs

Model years for Lotus Elan 1st Gen (Type 26,36 & 45) (1962 to 1975)

For Sale 2

Avg $38,738

Sales Count 112

Dollar Volume $4.3m

Lowest Sale $7,700

Top Sale $196,221

Most Recent $16,000

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South Huntington, New York, USA

1972 Lotus Elan Sprint

Original & Highly Original

35k mi

Manual

For Sale

Bring a Trailer

Apr 29, 2024

Details

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Lot 144921: 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint

For Sale

35,000 mi
Location: South Huntington, New York, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual

Vehicle Details

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Embrun, CAN

1967 Lotus Elan DHC

N/A

TMU

Manual

LHD

For Sale

$39,000

Hemmings

Apr 11, 2024

Details

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Lot 17718-PC: 1967 Lotus Elan DHC

For Sale

$39,000

TMU
Location: Embrun, CAN
Originality:
N/A

Due to the nature of this vehicle type, a consistent and accurate judgment on Originality is not feasible.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1965 Lotus Elan S2 Shapecraft Fastback Coupé

Chichester, GBR

1965 Lotus Elan S2 Shapecraft Fastback Coupé

Custom

TMU

Manual

RHD

Pending

Bonhams

Apr 14, 2024

Details

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Lot 164: 1965 Lotus Elan S2 Shapecraft Fastback Coupé

Pending

TMU
Location: Chichester, GBR
Originality:
Custom

Highly modified and/or Restored vehicles with uprated, non-period correct engine swaps, or engines from outside the original manufacturer, and/or vehicles with significant body customizations or conversions. Generally, Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

DEU

1965 Lotus Elan S2

Original & Highly Original

3k km (2k mi) TMU

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

€30,100

Catawiki

Apr 9, 2024

Details

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Lot 82282837: 1965 Lotus Elan S2

Not Sold

€30,100 ($32,692)

3,924 km (2,438 mi) TMU
Location: DEU
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

1971 Lotus Elan S4 Project

Project

51k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$16,000

Bring a Trailer

Mar 29, 2024

Details

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Lot 141402: 1971 Lotus Elan S4 Project

Sold

$16,000

51,000 mi
Location: Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Originality:
Project

Vehicles that are partially operable, inoperable, disassembled, or incomplete that require meaningful repairs to return to road worthy condition.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Naples, Florida, USA

1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe Race Car

N/A

TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$47,500

Bring a Trailer

Mar 28, 2024

Details

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Lot 141247: 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe Race Car

Sold

$47,500

TMU
Location: Naples, Florida, USA
Originality:
N/A

Due to the nature of this vehicle type, a consistent and accurate judgment on Originality is not feasible.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Des Plaines, Illinois, USA

1964 Lotus Elan S1

Modified

43k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$80,500

Bring a Trailer

Mar 21, 2024

Details

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Lot 140439: 1964 Lotus Elan S1

Sold

$80,500

43,000 mi TMU
Location: Des Plaines, Illinois, USA
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps. Modified vehicles can generally be returned to original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

South Cambridgeshire, England, GBR

1969 Lotus Elan S4 Fixed Head Coupe

Original & Highly Original

TMU

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

H&H Auctioneers UK

Mar 13, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 59121: 1969 Lotus Elan S4 Fixed Head Coupe

Not Sold

TMU
Location: South Cambridgeshire, England, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

South Cambridgeshire, England, GBR

1968 Lotus Elan S4 Fixed Head Coupe

Original & Highly Original

TMU

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

H&H Auctioneers UK

Mar 13, 2024

Details

SAVE

Lot 59171: 1968 Lotus Elan S4 Fixed Head Coupe

Not Sold

TMU
Location: South Cambridgeshire, England, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Suffolk County, New York, USA

1965 Lotus Elan S2

Original & Highly Original

75k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$33,250

Bring a Trailer

Feb 12, 2024

Details

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Lot 136190: 1965 Lotus Elan S2

Sold

$33,250

75,000 mi TMU
Location: Suffolk County, New York, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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California, USA

1967 Lotus Elan S3 Drophead Coupe

Original & Highly Original

58k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Price Undisclosed

Fantasy Junction

Jan 19, 2024

Details

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Lot fj2834: 1967 Lotus Elan S3 Drophead Coupe

Price Undisclosed

58,489 mi TMU
Location: California, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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San Pedro, CA, USA

1972 Lotus Elan Sprint

Original & Highly Original

37k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$32,750

Bring a Trailer

Jan 2, 2024

Details

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Lot 132210: 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint

Sold

$32,750

37,000 mi TMU
Location: San Pedro, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

San Mateo, CA, USA

1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe

Modified

52k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$16,750

PCARMARKET

Dec 13, 2023

Details

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Lot 0037145: 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe

Not Sold

$16,750

52,355 mi
Location: San Mateo, CA, USA
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps. Modified vehicles can generally be returned to original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1968 Lotus Elan S4 Coupé ex-Keith Duckworth *

GBR

1968 Lotus Elan S4 Coupé ex-Keith Duckworth *

Original & Highly Original

19k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£25,312

CCA Everyman Classics (UK)

Dec 9, 2023

Details

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Lot 158: 1968 Lotus Elan S4 Coupé ex-Keith Duckworth *

Sold

£25,312 ($31,761)

19,900 mi
Location: GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Santa Monica, California, USA

1966 Lotus Elan S2

Original & Highly Original

TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$60,500

Gooding & Company

Dec 8, 2023

Details

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Lot 32: 1966 Lotus Elan S2

Sold

$60,500

TMU
Location: Santa Monica, California, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

High Peak, England, GBR

1971 Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupe

Original & Highly Original

TMU

Manual

RHD

Sold

£23,625

H&H Auctioneers UK

Nov 29, 2023

Details

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Lot 58525: 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupe

Sold

£23,625 ($29,846)

TMU
Location: High Peak, England, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

High Peak, England, GBR

1971 Lotus Elan Sprint FHC

Original & Highly Original

77k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£24,750

H&H Auctioneers UK

Nov 29, 2023

Details

SAVE

Lot 58631: 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint FHC

Sold

£24,750 ($31,268)

77,800 mi
Location: High Peak, England, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

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Melbourne, Victoria, AUS

1973 Lotus Elan Sprint FHC

Original & Highly Original

96k mi

Manual

RHD

Not Sold

Collecting Cars

Nov 23, 2023

Details

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Lot 23897: 1973 Lotus Elan Sprint FHC

Not Sold

96,648 mi
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Rosemont, IL, USA

1964 Lotus Elan S1

Modified

43k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$82,000

Bring a Trailer

Oct 10, 2023

Details

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Lot 123474: 1964 Lotus Elan S1

Sold

$82,000

43,000 mi TMU
Location: Rosemont, IL, USA
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps. Modified vehicles can generally be returned to original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Dartmouth, MA, USA

1967 Lotus Elan S3 SE

Original & Highly Original

82k mi TMU

Manual

RHD

Sold

$20,750

Bring a Trailer

Oct 8, 2023

Details

SAVE

Lot 123221: 1967 Lotus Elan S3 SE

Sold

$20,750

82,000 mi TMU
Location: Dartmouth, MA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Abbotsford, BC, CAN

1966 Lotus Elan S2

Original & Highly Original

4 km (2 mi) TMU

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$35,000

Bring a Trailer

Oct 3, 2023

Details

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Lot 122671: 1966 Lotus Elan S2

Not Sold

$35,000

4 km (2 mi) TMU
Location: Abbotsford, BC, CAN
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Oakland, CA, USA

1967 Lotus Elan S3 Convertible Project

Project

64k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$7,800

Bring a Trailer

Sep 21, 2023

Details

SAVE

Lot 121210: 1967 Lotus Elan S3 Convertible Project

Sold

$7,800

64,000 mi TMU
Location: Oakland, CA, USA
Originality:
Project

Vehicles that are partially operable, inoperable, disassembled, or incomplete that require meaningful repairs to return to road worthy condition.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

South Cambridgeshire, GBR

1970 Lotus Elan S4

Original & Highly Original

TMU

Manual

RHD

Sold

£29,250

H&H Auctioneers UK

Sep 20, 2023

Details

SAVE

Lot 58349: 1970 Lotus Elan S4

Sold

£29,250 ($35,633)

TMU
Location: South Cambridgeshire, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Provo, UT, USA

1967 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe

Original & Highly Original

43k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

$24,500

Bring a Trailer

Aug 23, 2023

Details

SAVE

Lot 117851: 1967 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe

Sold

$24,500

43,000 mi
Location: Provo, UT, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD