Lotus Elise S1 Market Value & Price History
The Lotus Elise S1 has a market value of $27,618 depending on year and condition, based on 4 verified auction sales across 3 model years (1996–2000). Individual examples have sold from $27,000 to $36,750, with 1 sold in the past 12 months. No sale since Dec 18, 2025, so these values may not reflect today's market.
Lotus Elise S1 Value by Year
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Recent Lotus Elise S1 Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | 1998 | $27,000 | 71,800 mi |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1998 | $27,000 | 78,800 mi |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 1998 | $36,750 | 63,800 mi |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 1998 | $28,000 | 23,000 mi |
Lotus Elise S1: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Lotus Elise S1 worth?
Lotus Elise S1 market values range from $27,618 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $27,000 to $36,750. No sale since Dec 18, 2025, so these values may not reflect today's market. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Lotus Elise S1 year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Lotus Elise S1 year (1996–2000), 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 Elise S1 sell per year?
1 Lotus Elise S1 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 4 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Lotus Elise S1?
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