Misallocation

1966 Lotus Elan S2

Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 15, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$65,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1966
Make and model
Lotus Elan
Generation
Elan 1962 to 1975
Chassis
264477
Title
Clean
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

Above the middle half of 32 comparable sales, 61% over its top.

Middle half of sales$24,750 to $40,250
Median$33,000
Sales behind it32Likely

From 32 sales of the Lotus Elan 1962 to 1975 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $24,750 and $40,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1966 Lotus Elan S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 5, 2026$17,001
1966 Lotus Elan S2Bring a Trailer, July 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2026$45,500
1966 Lotus Elan S2 SEBring a Trailer, May 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2026$40,000
1966 Lotus Elan S3 CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2025$38,500
Cosworth BDG-Powered 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe Race CarBring a Trailer, March 25, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 25, 2025$55,000
1966 Lotus Elan S3 Race CarBring a Trailer, March 13, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 13, 2025$21,000
46-Years-Family-Owned 1965 Lotus Elan S2 ProjectBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2026$17,250
1967 Lotus Elan S3 Project w/Parts Car & Spydercars ChassisBring a Trailer, May 15, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 15, 2026$11,750