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Not Sold (Est: £29,000 - £38,000)
1973 Lotus Elan Sprint Sold for an undisclosed fee
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 282
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Lotus Elan Sprint is a meticulously restored example, boasting originality with enhanced modifications for improved performance and aesthetics. It features a documented history, matching numbers, and upgraded components, making it a highly desirable collector's item.
Condition
9
The car is described as 'over restored' to the credit of the vendor. Shut lines are perfect and the car includes optional upgrades. The engine is still being run in.
/ 10
Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
73020662E
Odometer:
3,413 miles
Reg Number:
UUU 694M
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1973 Make: Lotus Model: Elan Sprint Registration: UUU 694M Chassis No: 73020662E Odometer: 3,413 The Lotus Elan was introduced in 1962 and would go on to become one of the most successful sportscars of all time.
It was the first Lotus road car to use the steel backbone chassis with fibreglass bodywork embodying Colin Chapman’s minimum weight design philosophy, weighing in at just 1,600Ibs.
Powered by a 1558cc, twin-cam four-cylinder engine, the Elan adopted several other firsts for a Lotus road car including four-wheel disc braking, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel independent suspension.
Lotus debuted the Elan Sprint in 1970 at the Earls Court Motor Show with the official launch following in February 1971.
The Elan Sprint went on to become the most desirable of the early Elans.
The power was subsequently increased to 126bhp, this in turn offered a top speed of over 120mph and a 0-60mph time of just under eight seconds.
These impressive performance figures were achie...
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£14,062
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£31,159
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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