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1973 LOTUS EUROPA

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 25, 2022, offered with no reserve.

$18,150Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $16,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1973
Make and model
Lotus Europa
Generation
Europa
Version
Europa
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
3159R
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 10 comparable sales, 10% under its bottom.

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

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, June 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 2, 2026$8,610
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, April 5, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 5, 2026$18,500
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Nov. 19, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 19, 2024$15,000
1972 Lotus Europa Twin CamBring a Trailer, July 26, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 26, 2026$21,000
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 23, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 23, 2026$26,500
1974 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Feb. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 13, 2026$18,000
22-Years-Owned 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Dec. 15, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 15, 2024$28,000
1972 Lotus Europa Twin CamBring a Trailer, Dec. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 18, 2025$26,000