1965 Lotus Elan S1 Market Value & Price History
The 1965 Lotus Elan S1 has a current market value of $39,804 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 3 verified USD sales between $29,305 and $42,000. Based on US sales through Apr 23, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 5 verified auction sales for the 1965 Lotus Elan S1 (3 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Apr 23, 2026. Value as of Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | $40,000 | 41,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 9, 2025 | $42,000 | 15,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 5, 2022 | $51,600 | 39,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $29,305 | 70,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $25,250 | 68,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1965 Lotus Elan S1 worth?
A 1965 Lotus Elan S1 is worth approximately $39,804 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Apr 23, 2026. All 3 verified USD sales fall between $29,305 and $42,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1965 Lotus Elan S1 sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 5 1965 Lotus Elan S1 sales in total.
Are 1965 Lotus Elan S1 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1965 Lotus Elan S1. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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