1969 Lotus Elan S4 Market Value & Price History
The 1969 Lotus Elan S4 has a current market value of $26,200 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2017 between $25,000 and $30,250. Based on US sales through Aug 11, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1969 Lotus Elan S4, latest sale Aug 11, 2026. Value as of Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | $33,000 | 8,000 mi | Manual |
| May 11, 2026 | $25,000 | 40,000 mi | — |
| May 28, 2022 | $25,000 | 46,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 5, 2021 | $30,250 | 55,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 25, 2020 | $29,333 | 74,000 mi | — |
| Jul 22, 2020 | $46,000 | 50,000 mi | — |
| Jul 16, 2018 | $25,000 | 66,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $23,000 | 75,000 mi | Manual |
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1969 Lotus Elan S4: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1969 Lotus Elan S4 worth?
A 1969 Lotus Elan S4 is worth approximately $26,200 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 11, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $25,000 and $30,250; the full verified range is $23,000 to $46,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1969 Lotus Elan S4 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 8 1969 Lotus Elan S4 sales in total.
Are 1969 Lotus Elan S4 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 1969 Lotus Elan S4. 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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