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1972 Lotus Elan Sprint DHC

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Listed byclassicdad
Fair Oaks, CA57,718 milesManual
UnsoldJan 20, 2016
Final bid$26,500

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Summary
This 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint DHC features its original Big Valve 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine and has been recently refreshed and serviced. It is finished in a period-correct Gold Leaf Cigarettes livery and boasts a refurbished black interior with a new wood dash and stock steel wheels. The current owner, who acquired the car in 2008, has overseen extensive mechanical and cosmetic upgrades, including a completely rebuilt rear suspension and re-fitted doors, with the original chassis noted as solid.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
1972
21 (6%)
9/10/2025
Color
Period Correct Gold Leaf Cigarettes Livery (Lotus’ F1 Sponsor At The Time)
1 (<1%)
No Data
Transmission
Manual
330 (97%)
10/7/2026
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Listing history

1 appearance
  • 1/20/2016
    Bring a Trailer
    Unsold· this listing
    $27k
Bid History
Bids Per Day
Final bid
$27k
#9 of Elans in 2016
Bottom 50% of all listings in 2016
Bids
6
#6 of Elans in 2016
Top 10% of all listings in 2016
Comments
55
#6 of Elans in 2016
Top 10% of all listings in 2016
Top Comments
StuG Looks like a very nice car. The big items (frame and body) look OK. Hopefully the paint cracking mentioned in the ... View more
Ross_Robbins The usual suspects have chimed in, praised the good stuff and picked the nits and have pretty well vetted this ... View more
lotusman I notice that the surgery on the drivers side door to correct the rear bottom corner protrusion was sloppily done, it ... View more
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