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1966 Lotus Elan S2

Bring a Trailer
Listed byphilritter
Sausalito, California 92,000 milesManual
SoldJul 5, 2016
Sold for$18,250

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Summary
This driver-condition 1966 Lotus Elan S2 has remained in California since new and has been with the seller for 25 years, showing 92k miles. Featuring its original 1557cc inline-four and 4-speed gearbox, the car has an older BRG repaint and black vinyl seats preserved by covers. The engine was rebuilt approximately 5k miles ago, and the vehicle is sold with a clean California title and extensive service records.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
52 (15%)
9/5/2026
Color
Brg
1 (<1%)
7/5/2016
Transmission
332 (97%)
10/7/2026
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Listing history

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  • 7/5/2016
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $18k
Bid History
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Sold for
$18k
Bottom 10% of Elans in 2016
Bottom 40% of all listings in 2016
Bids
15
#4 of Elans in 2016
Top 10% of all listings in 2016
Comments
85
#2 of Elans in 2016
Top 10% of all listings in 2016
Top Comments
BrandonH In an attempt to be constructive without repeating comments I've made previously on early Elans: I had two fresh ... View more
Ross_Robbins The anorak in me needs to address a couple of BaT comments that aren’t correct. As soon as I am finished I’ll show ... View more
2doors My father brought a 1965 Lotus Elan S2 home in 1982. I was 11. It needed work - it was RH drive, among other things - ... View more
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