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Rotary-Powered 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 19, 2024.

$9,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1973
Make and model
Lotus Europa
Generation
Europa
Chassis
3039R
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 22 comparable sales, 33% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$12,000 to $21,500
Median$18,500
Sales behind it22Likely

From 22 sales of the Lotus Europa in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,000 and $21,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam John Player Special 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2026$35,250
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, June 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 2, 2026$8,610
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 23, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 23, 2026$26,500
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, April 5, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 5, 2026$18,500
Modified 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Oct. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 27, 2025$18,500
Rotary-Powered 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 24, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 24, 2025$13,500
22-Years-Owned 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Dec. 15, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 15, 2024$28,000
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam SpecialBring a Trailer, Nov. 19, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 19, 2024$15,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Sept. 19, 2024Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$9,000
May 24, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$13,500