Cosworth BDG–Powered 1970 Lotus Elan S4 Roadster
Bid to $20,000 on Aug 19, 2026 at Bring a Trailer.
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How this sale compares
Bid to $20,000, 44% below the market at the time: the Lotus Elan (First generation (Type 26, 36 and 45)) median was $36,000 across 16 sales in the 12 months before (middle 80%: $19,875 to $57,750).
Details
- Year
- 1970
- Model
- Elan S4 Roadster
- Mileage
- 68,000 miles
- Transmission
- manual
- Exterior
- White Paint
- Interior
- Black Vinyl Upholstery
- Location
- MD
Comparable sales
- 24-Years-Owned 1964 Lotus Elan S1: Sold $40,000 · Feb 11, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 71,000 miles (true mileage unknown)
- 54-Years-Owned 1970 Lotus Elan S4 4-Speed: Sold $30,333 · Jan 31, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 71,000 miles
- 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe: Sold $38,500 · Sep 23, 2025 · Bring a Trailer · 64,000 miles
- 1966 Lotus Elan S2: Sold $65,000 · Mar 15, 2025 · Bring a Trailer · 62,000 miles
- 1971 Lotus Elan +2S: Sold $28,000 · Apr 20, 2025 · Bring a Trailer · 58,000 miles
- 1966 Lotus Elan S2 SE: Sold $40,000 · May 8, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 57,000 miles