LOTUS ELITE (1974 - 1982)
Lowest Price: £910 • Median Price: £6,923 • Highest Price: £20,160 • Sell-Through Rate: 85%
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£910
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£6,923
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£20,160
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
40
ALL TIME
SELL THROUGH RATE:
85%
ALL TIME
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1972 Lotus Elite M50 Prototype – Chassis 0001A
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Not Sold
3rd May 2025
1981 Lotus Elite S2.2 (Type 83) Sold
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£1,560
24th Aug 2024
1979 LOTUS ELITE
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£2,300
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1978 Lotus Elite 501 - Potentially rewarding project for restoration /...
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1st Mar 2025
1975 Lotus Elite 503
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£1,013
4th Jun 2024
1979 Lotus Elite - Project
Anglia Car Auctions
£910
14th Jun 2025
1978 LOTUS ELITE 503
Brightwells
£1,400
23rd Oct 2024
1976 Lotus Elite Type 75
Bring A Trailer
£8,044
25th May 2024
1974 Lotus Elite
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The Lotus Elite, produced from 1974 to 1982, was a departure for Lotus, focusing on luxury and comfort alongside performance. It was known for its sleek fiberglass body and advanced features.
Its successor was the Lotus Eclat, which shared many components.
A little-known story: Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus, was so confident in the Elite's build quality that he offered an unprecedented (for Lotus) extended warranty on the car's engine.
How much is a Lotus Elite (1974 - 1982) worth?
In average condition, a Lotus Elite (1974 - 1982) is worth £6,923.
What is the most expensive Lotus Elite (1974 - 1982) to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Lotus Elite (1974 - 1982) to sell in history was sold for £20,160.
What is the cheapest Lotus Elite (1974 - 1982) to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Lotus Elite (1974 - 1982) to sell in history was sold for £910.
When was the Lotus Elite (1974 - 1982) produced?
The Lotus Elite (1974 - 1982) was produced between 1972 and 1981.