1965 Lotus Elan S2 Market Value & Price History
The 1965 Lotus Elan S2 has a current market value of $20,198 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 13 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $17,250 and $45,000. Based on US sales through Jun 19, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 13 verified auction sales for the 1965 Lotus Elan S2, latest sale Jun 19, 2026. Value as of Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | $17,250 | 84,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $25,111 | 84,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $20,000 | 82,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 12, 2024 | $33,250 | 75,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 6, 2022 | $81,000 | 21,000 mi | — |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $66,000 | 48,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 4, 2021 | $10,250 | 39,000 mi | — |
| Apr 29, 2021 | $13,750 | 60,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $45,000 | 82,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 23, 2021 | $18,000 | 72,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 16, 2020 | $41,000 | 68,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 1, 2020 | $52,000 | 67,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 26, 2018 | $10,000 | 39,925 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1965 Lotus Elan S2 worth?
A 1965 Lotus Elan S2 is worth approximately $20,198 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 13 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jun 19, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $17,250 and $45,000; the full verified range is $10,000 to $81,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1965 Lotus Elan S2 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 13 1965 Lotus Elan S2 sales in total.
Are 1965 Lotus Elan S2 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 S2. 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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