Lotus Elan S1 Market Value & Price History
The Lotus Elan S1 has a market value of $39,804 to $60,000 depending on year and condition, based on 11 verified auction sales across 2 model years (1964–1965). Individual examples have sold from $24,500 to $82,000, with 2 sold in the past 12 months.
Lotus Elan S1 Value by Year
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Recent Lotus Elan S1 Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1965 | $40,000 | 41,000 mi |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 1964 | $40,000 | 71,000 mi |
| Oct 4, 2025 | 1964 | $75,000 | 34,000 mi |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1965 | $42,000 | 15,000 mi |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 1964 | $80,500 | 43,000 mi |
| Oct 10, 2023 | 1964 | $82,000 | 43,000 mi |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 1965 | $51,600 | 39,000 mi |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 1965 | $29,305 | 70,000 mi |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 1965 | $25,250 | 68,000 mi |
| Jul 19, 2017 | 1964 | $24,500 | 27,000 mi |
| Oct 29, 2015 | 1964 | $40,250 | — |
Lotus Elan S1: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Lotus Elan S1 worth?
Lotus Elan S1 market values range from $39,804 to $60,000 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $24,500 to $82,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Lotus Elan S1 year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Lotus Elan S1 year (1964–1965), listed year by year on this page. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature, which also includes a 1–5 year projection.
How many Lotus Elan S1 sell per year?
2 Lotus Elan S1 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 11 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Lotus Elan S1?
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