Diminished value comps
Support your Lotus Elan diminished value claim with completed auction comps from seven major platforms. Appraisers need evidence. Old Cars Data gives them normalized market records for the Lotus Elan.
Pre-accident market value
Use these completed Lotus Elan auction results as the baseline for a diminished value calculation.
$25,000
median sale price
$17,250
25th percentile
$39,000
75th percentile
17
comparable sales
17 Elan sales
Completed sales, not listing estimates
Updated daily
Yesterday's auction activity available today
Seven sources
BaT, Cars & Bids, Hagerty, PCAR, Gooding, and more
Definition
Diminished value is the reduction in a vehicle's market value after it has been damaged and repaired, even if repairs restore it to pre-accident condition. Once a Elan carries an accident history, its resale value decreases, and insurers may owe you compensation for that lost value.
To claim diminished value, you need evidence of your Lotus Elan's pre-accident market value. Comparable sales data shows what similar examples actually sold for, providing objective proof for your claim.
We provide evidence, not appraisals
Old Cars Data provides the market evidence appraisers need. We do not provide appraisals, legal, or insurance advice. Share our Elan comparable sales with a licensed appraiser to:
Condition sensitivity
The Lotus Elan shows 87% price variation based on condition, mileage, and provenance. This high sensitivity makes comparable sales data critical for accurate diminished value claims, as condition differences significantly impact market value.
Evidence
When filing a diminished value claim for a Lotus Elan, comparable sales data is essential. Our database tracks 17 recent auction sales, showing values ranging from $17,250 to $39,000, with a median of $25,000. The Lotus Elan shows 87% price variation based on condition, mileage, and provenance. This high sensitivity makes comparable sales data critical for accurate diminished value claims, as condition differences significantly impact market value. Use this data to support your claim with real market evidence from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, and RM Sotheby's.
Latest results
The most recent completed Lotus Elan auctions across all tracked sources.
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Trust and transparency
Old Cars Data provides market data only. This is not legal, appraisal, or insurance advice. Always consult licensed professionals when filing a claim.
Sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, and RM Sotheby's. All data represents actual completed sales, not estimates.
Reviewed by the Old Cars Data market data team. Data is updated daily and verified against source platforms.
Reference notes
Pull completed Lotus Elan auction results for your year and condition through the MCP server or REST API, then share those normalized records with a licensed appraiser to support their calculation.