1997-present Lotus Elise 1997 Lotus Elise
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311 sold at auction, median $37,000. 478 total results tracked from 13 auction houses.
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Market Narrative
Data-backed overview
With 478 auction appearances and 311 confirmed sales, the 1997-present Lotus Elise 1997 Lotus Elise has an established track record in the collector market. Median sale price: $37,000.
Prices range from $6,200 to $89,444, with the middle 50% of sales falling between $28,000 and $45,000.
Recent market activity includes 61 sales in the last year from 74 auction appearances.
Market activity is increasing, with 61 sales in the past 12 months compared to 43 in the prior period.
Of 478 auction appearances, 105 did not sell, for an unsold rate of 22%. This is typical for the collector market.
3 distinct variants of the 1997-present Lotus Elise 1997 Lotus Elise have appeared at auction.
This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Benzin, and Car & Classic, plus 10 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.
Total Results
478
Sold Count
311
Unsold Count
105
Median Price
$37,000
P25
$28,000
P75
$45,000
Low Sale
$6,200
High Sale
$89,444
Price History
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1998 Lotus Elise S1 | Iconic | $8,000 | Sold |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 2005 Lotus Elise | Bring a Trailer | $37,298 | Sold |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 2005 Lotus Elise | Cars & Bids | $32,550 | Sold |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 2000 Lotus Elise Series 1 Sport 160 SVA | Car & Classic | $25,600 | Sold |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 2005 Lotus Elise | Bring a Trailer | $42,525 | Sold |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 16k-Mile 2006 Lotus Elise | Bring a Trailer | $48,300 | Sold |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 9k-Mile, Turbocharged 2005 Lotus Elise | Bring a Trailer | $54,338 | Sold |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 17k-Mile 2005 Lotus Elise | Bring a Trailer | $55,650 | Sold |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Turbocharged 2005 Lotus Elise Track Car | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 2006 Lotus Elise Track Car | Bring a Trailer | $24,885 | Sold |
| Dec 20, 2025 | 22k-Mile 2005 Lotus Elise | Bring a Trailer | $44,888 | Sold |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 1998 Lotus Elise S1 | Cars & Bids | $28,350 | Sold |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 1 Owner - Just 20k Miles | The Market | — | Reserve not met |
| Nov 23, 2025 | 35k-Mile 2007 Lotus Elise | Bring a Trailer | $42,788 | Sold |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 1998 Lotus Elise 6800 miles! | Car & Classic | $21,950 | Sold |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Supercharged 2007 Lotus Elise | Bring a Trailer | $42,000 | Sold |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 2005 Lotus Elise | Cars & Bids | $47,250 | Sold |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Supercharged 2006 Lotus Sport Elise | Bring a Trailer | $42,263 | Sold |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 2000 Lotus Elise S1 Sport 160 | Car & Classic | $21,500 | Sold |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 2005 Lotus Elise | Cars & Bids | $38,850 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (118 HP) | 18l-5mt-rwd-118-hp-11744 |
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (143 HP) | 18l-5mt-rwd-143-hp-11745 |
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (179 HP) | 18l-5mt-rwd-179-hp-11746 |
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