Cosworth BDG-Powered 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe Race Car
Sold $55,000 on Mar 25, 2025 at Bring a Trailer.
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How this sale compares
Sold for $55,000, 91% above the market at the time: the Lotus Elan (First generation (Type 26, 36 and 45)) median was $28,750 across 12 sales in the 12 months before (middle 80%: $16,075 to $54,800). Based on only 12 sales.
Details
- Year
- 1966
- Model
- Elan S3 Coupe Race Car
- Transmission
- manual
- Exterior
- Black Paint w/Gold Stripe
- Location
- NY
Comparable sales
- 1971 Lotus Elan +2S Coupe: Sold $33,000 · Oct 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 47,000 miles (true mileage unknown)
- 28-Years-Owned 1971 Lotus Elan +2S: Sold $28,750 · Oct 6, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 4,400 miles (true mileage unknown)
- 1966 Lotus Elan S2 Project: Sold $17,001 · Sep 5, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 54,000 miles
- 45-Years-Owned, 33k-Mile 1971 Lotus Elan +2S Coupe: Sold $15,750 · Sep 3, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 33,000 miles
- 1966 Lotus Elan S2: Sold $45,500 · Jul 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 1,800 miles (true mileage unknown)
- 46-Years-Family-Owned 1965 Lotus Elan S2 Project: Sold $17,250 · Jun 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 84,000 miles