1973 Lotus Europa Special
Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 24, 2020, offered with no reserve.
$47,600Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $42,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1973
- Make and model
- Lotus Europa
- Generation
- Europa
- Version
- Europa
- Chassis
- 73053463R
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 10 comparable sales, 71% over its top.
Middle half of sales$18,125 to $24,875
Median$20,500
Sales behind it10Likely
From 10 sales of the Lotus Europa in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,125 and $24,875.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, June 2, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 2, 2026 | $8,610 |
| 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 23, 2026 | $26,500 |
| 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, April 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 5, 2026 | $18,500 |
| 22-Years-Owned 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Dec. 15, 2024 | Bring a Trailer | Dec. 15, 2024 | $28,000 |
| 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Nov. 19, 2024 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 19, 2024 | $15,000 |
| 1972 Lotus Europa Twin CamBring a Trailer, July 26, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 26, 2026 | $21,000 |
| 1974 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Feb. 13, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Feb. 13, 2026 | $18,000 |
| 1972 Lotus Europa Twin CamBring a Trailer, Dec. 18, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Dec. 18, 2025 | $26,000 |