1973-1983
4 variants
6 sources
1973-1983 Lotus Elite LOTUS Elite(1973 - 1983)
Data-only generation page sourced from the serving MVs and recent listing rows. Encyclopedia prose and richer ISR sections will layer in later.
Generation Snapshot
12 sold at auction, median $9,200. 16 total results tracked from 6 auction houses.
Reference Image
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Total Results
16
All linked auction results for this generation.
Sold Count
12
Sold lots with recorded hammer prices.
Unsold Count
3
Reserve-not-met results tracked at auction.
Median Price
$9,200
All-time sold median for this generation.
P25
$4,025
25th percentile sold price.
P75
$13,063
75th percentile sold price.
Low Sale
$734
Lowest sold price captured so far.
High Sale
$17,360
Highest sold price captured so far.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median | $9,200 |
| 25th percentile | $4,025 |
| 75th percentile | $13,063 |
| Low sale | $734 |
| High sale | $17,360 |
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | 1975 Lotus Elite 501 | Car & Classic | $14,000 | Sold |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 1972 Lotus Elite M50 Prototype – Chassis 0001A | Iconic | $14,083 | Sold |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1979 Lotus Elite | Collecting Cars | $734 | Sold |
| May 25, 2024 | 1974 Lotus Elite at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $10,080 | Sold |
| Sep 2, 2023 | 1975 Lotus Elite 5-Speed Project at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $4,305 | Sold |
| Jan 17, 2023 | BaT Auction: 26-Years-Owned 1976 Lotus Elite 5-Speed Project at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $5,250 | Sold |
| Aug 26, 2021 | BaT Auction: 1975 Lotus Elite 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $13,913 | Sold |
| Jan 20, 2021 | BaT Auction: 1975 Lotus Elite 5-Speed Project at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $10,162 | Sold |
| Sep 19, 2020 | 1979 Lotus Elite 2.0 Coupe (503) | Iconic | $9,768 | Sold |
| Sep 4, 2020 | BaT Auction: 1977 Lotus Elite 5-Speed at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | — | Cancelled |
| Nov 16, 2018 | BaT Auction: 1974 Lotus Elite Project at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $4,050 | Sold |
| Mar 20, 2018 | BaT Auction: 1974 Lotus Elite 5-Speed Project at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $3,650 | Sold |
| Feb 16, 2012 | Lotus Elite 502 | Classic Analytics | — | Reserve not met |
| Dec 7, 2011 | Lotus Elite 502 | Classic Analytics | — | Reserve not met |
| TBD | 1975 Lotus Elite 501 | Car & Classic | — | Reserve not met |
| TBD | 1976 Lotus Elite | Broad Arrow | $17,360 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 1.2L 4MT (72 HP) | 12l-4mt-72-hp-11732 |
| 1.2L 4MT (84 HP) | 12l-4mt-84-hp-11734 |
| 2.0L 5MT (144 HP) | 20l-5mt-144-hp-11737 |
| 2.0L 5MT (162 HP) | 20l-5mt-162-hp-11738 |
Structured FAQ
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.