1971 Lotus Elan
1971 Lotus Elan sold for a median of $30,000 over the last 12 months, based on 6 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $22,563 and $32,563. 7 currently for sale.
1971 Lotus Elan Specsacross 2 versions
- Horsepower
- 105–118 hp
- Torque
- 108–113 lb-ft
- 0-60 mph
- 8.0–8.5s
- Top Speed
- 115–120 mph
- Curb Weight
- 1,499–1,764 lbs
1971 Lotus Elan against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | $25k | – | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | $25k | $20k–$30k | 7 | 6 |
| 1970 | $28k | $23k–$53k | 6 | 4 |
| 1971 | $28k | $21k–$33k | 16 | 7 |
| 1972 | $37k | $33k–$38k | 5 | 5 |
| 1973 | $24k | $22k–$29k | 8 | 2 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1971 Lotus Elan by version
Recent 1971 Lotus Elan auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1971 Lotus Elan +2S Coupe Oct 18, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $33,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 1971 Lotus Elan +2S Oct 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $28,750 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1971 Lotus Elan +2S Coupe Sep 3, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $31,250 | 33,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 1971 Lotus Elan +2S Coupe Mar 27, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $20,500 | 52,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 1971 Lotus Elan S4 Jan 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $33,500 | 27,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 1971 Lotus Elan +2 Sports GT Coupe Oct 29, 2025, eBay | $4,550 | 53,600 | eBay |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint Aug 12, 2025, Car & Classic | $22,098 | 29,386 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 1971 Lotus Elan S4 Coupe Jul 4, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $39,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| May 29, 2025 | 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint May 29, 2025, Collecting Cars | $39,509 | 66,140 | Collecting Cars |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 1971 Lotus Elan +2S Apr 20, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $28,000 | 58,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2 130 Nov 6, 2024, Car & Classic | $16,071 | 89,176 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupé Jul 12, 2024, Bonhams | $26,183 | – | Bonhams |
| May 7, 2024 | 1971 Lotus Elan +2S 130 May 7, 2024, Car & Classic | $22,768 | 98,129 | Car & Classic |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 1971 Lotus Elan S4 Mar 29, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $16,000 | 51,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 2, 2023 | 1971 Lotus Elan +2S Dec 2, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $35,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
45 1971 Lotus Elan vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 7 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1971 Lotus Elan cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1971 Lotus Elan sold for a median of $30,000 across 6 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $22,563 and $32,563. There are 7 currently for sale.
How many 1971 Lotus Elan listings are for sale right now?
There are 7 1971 Lotus Elan listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
How fast is a 1971 Lotus Elan?
Across its 2 versions, the 1971 Lotus Elan does 0-60 mph in 8.0–8.5 seconds and tops out at 115–120 mph.
How much horsepower does a 1971 Lotus Elan have?
Across its 2 versions, the 1971 Lotus Elan makes 105–118 hp.