1978 Lotus Elite
1978 Lotus Elite against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $19k | – | 1 | 2 |
| 1977 | $20k | – | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | $7.6k | – | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | $16k | – | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | $11k | – | 1 | 0 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 Lotus Elite by version
- Elite 2nd Gen
- $7.6k median, 2 sales in 3 years, 1 for sale
Recent 1978 Lotus Elite auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 1978 Lotus Eclat 524 May 27, 2026, Car & Classic | $6,924 | 81,185 | Car & Classic |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 1978 Lotus Eclat Dec 15, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $8,250 | 17,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 1978 Lotus Elite Coupé Jun 30, 2021, Bonhams | $8,970 | – | Bonhams |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 1978 Lotus Elite Coupé Jun 30, 2021, Bonhams | $10,671 | – | Bonhams |
Listings
6 1978 Lotus Elite vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 1 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 1978 Lotus Elite listings are for sale right now?
There is 1 1978 Lotus Elite listing currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
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