1972 Lotus Elan
1972 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
1972 Lotus Elan against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
1972 Lotus Elan by version
Recent 1972 Lotus Elan auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint DHC Sep 10, 2025, Car & Classic | $38,170 | 64,059 | Car & Classic |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint Feb 25, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $43,000 | 30,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 1972 Lotus Elan +2 Spyder Conversion Sep 30, 2024, Car & Classic | $20,759 | 8,561 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint Apr 29, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $36,500 | 35,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint Jan 2, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $32,750 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 1972 Lotus Elan +2 S130 Sep 28, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $25,000 | 64,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 11, 2021 | 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint Oct 11, 2021, Bring a Trailer | $45,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 1972 Lotus Elan +2 S130 Jul 2, 2021, Bring a Trailer | $45,750 | 56,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1972 Lotus Elan +2 S Spydercars Conversion Dec 31, 2020, Bring a Trailer | $44,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 9, 2020 | 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint Sep 9, 2020, Bring a Trailer | $36,750 | 84,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 1972 Lotus Elan +2S 130 Jun 11, 2020, RM Sotheby's | $14,180 | – | RM Sotheby's |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint FHC Jun 4, 2020, Collecting Cars | $39,844 | 45,377 | Collecting Cars |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint Jan 16, 2020, Bonhams | $56,000 | 6,000 | Bonhams |
| Dec 30, 2019 | 1972 Lotus Elan Convertible Dec 30, 2019, Bring a Trailer | $17,250 | 92,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 5, 2018 | 1972 Lotus Elan +2 Jul 5, 2018, Bring a Trailer | $30,500 | 34,800 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
39 1972 Lotus Elan vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 5 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 many 1972 Lotus Elan listings are for sale right now?
There are 5 1972 Lotus Elan listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
How fast is a 1972 Lotus Elan?
Across its 2 versions, the 1972 Lotus Elan does 0-60 mph in 8.0–8.5 seconds and tops out at 115–120 mph.
How much horsepower does a 1972 Lotus Elan have?
Across its 2 versions, the 1972 Lotus Elan makes 105–118 hp.
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