| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | $33k | $25k–$41k | 7 | 10 |
| 1995 | $38k | $29k–$43k | 13 | 8 |
| 1996 | $38k | – | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | $46k | $24k–$63k | 11 | 6 |
| 1998 | $29k | $24k–$47k | 17 | 11 |
| 1999 | $35k | $25k–$55k | 20 | 6 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 1996 Lotus Esprit S4S Aug 28, 2026, Car & Classic | $40,156 | 70,280 | Car & Classic |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 1996 Lotus M100 Elan S2 Nov 4, 2025, Car & Classic | $8,366 | 74,840 | Car & Classic |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 1996 Lotus Elise S1 Jun 24, 2025, Collecting Cars | $38,442 | 11,028 | Collecting Cars |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 1996 Mitsuoka Zero1 5-Speed Feb 2, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $27,000 | 14,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 17, 2020 | 1996 Lotus Elise Mar 17, 2020, Bring a Trailer | $33,500 | 34,000 | Bring a Trailer |
17 1996 Lotus vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 4 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
There are 4 1996 Lotus listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.