What’s my Lotus Elan worth?
Used Lotus Elan at UK specialist dealers are asking from £4,250 to £64,500, with a median of £39,750 today (20 for sale). Year matters most: a 1995 asks a median of £15,950, a 1972 £39,995.
These are asking prices, not what cars sell for or what a dealer would pay you. Buyers usually negotiate, and a dealer buying your car offers less than it would ask, to cover preparation, a warranty and its margin.
As of 13 November 2026, from every Lotus Elan for sale at the UK’s specialist dealers, which Vertar reads each day. Find your year below, then your mileage.
Asking prices by year
| Year | For sale | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | £16k | £16k | £16k |
| 1992 | 1 | £10k | £10k | £10k |
| 1991 | 2 | £4k | £4k | £11k |
| 1974 | 1 | £17k | £17k | £17k |
| 1973 | 1 | £40k | £40k | £40k |
| 1972 | 5 | £17k | £40k | £45k |
| 1971 | 2 | £40k | £40k | £45k |
| 1970 | 1 | £55k | £55k | £55k |
| 1967 | 1 | £38k | £38k | £38k |
| 1966 | 1 | £40k | £40k | £40k |
| 1964 | 2 | £40k | £40k | £65k |
Asking prices by mileage
All years together, so a band’s figure also reflects the ages of the cars in it.
| Mileage | For sale | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5,000 miles | 1 | £38k | £38k | £38k |
| 15,000 to 30,000 | 1 | £40k | £40k | £40k |
| 30,000 to 60,000 | 3 | £17k | £40k | £45k |
| 60,000 and over | 4 | £4k | £16k | £45k |
By version
| Version | Years | For sale | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint DHC | 1971–1972 | 5 | £40k to £45k |
| S2 | 1966–1995 | 2 | £16k to £40k |
| SE Turbo | 1991–1992 | 2 | £10k to £11k |
| Sprint FHC | 1971–1973 | 2 | £39k to £40k |
| +2S 130 | 1972 | 1 | £17k |
| 26R Specification | 1964 | 1 | £65k |
| GT | 1970 | 1 | £55k |
| M100 | 1991 | 1 | £4k |
| M100 S2 | 1995 | 1 | £16k |
| Plus 2 S130/5 | 1974 | 1 | £17k |
| S1 | 1964 | 1 | £40k |
| S3 Coupe | 1967 | 1 | £38k |
| Sprint | 1971 | 1 |
How quickly they sell
0% of Lotus Elans for sale at UK specialists have had a price cut, of 19.
A car priced near the median for its year and mileage sells sooner; one priced well above usually waits, then has its price cut.
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Questions
How much is my Lotus Elan worth?
Used Lotus Elan at UK specialist dealers are asking from £4,250 to £64,500, with a median of £39,750 today (20 for sale). Year matters most: a 1995 asks a median of £15,950, a 1972 £39,995. These are asking prices, not what cars sell for or what a dealer would pay you. Buyers usually negotiate, and a dealer buying your car offers less than it would ask, to cover preparation, a warranty and its margin.
How quickly do Lotus Elan sell?
0% of Lotus Elans for sale at UK specialists have had a price cut, of 19.
Where can I sell my Lotus Elan?
To a specialist dealer (quickest, at a trade price), as a part-exchange, on sale or return through a specialist, through an online car-buying service, at auction, or privately through a classified advert. Our guide to selling compares them.