Median auction price from 10 recent 1972 sales, drawn from completed results over the last 12 months.
Price reference
The midpoint of completed 1972 Lotus Elan auction results from the trailing 12 months.
$15,962
low sale
$38,875
high sale
10
auction sales
1972
model year
10 auction sales
Completed sales, not listing estimates
Updated every 15 minutes
Yesterday's auction activity available today
Nineteen sources
BaT, Cars & Bids, Mecum, Bonhams, SOMO, and more
Direct answer
A 1972 Lotus Elan typically sells for about $27,500 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $15,962 to $38,875 based on 10 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.
Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, taxes, fees, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.
Overview
The 1972 Lotus Elan represents a specific production year with 10 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year commands a premium of 0% above the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $27,500 places it relative to the broader Lotus Elan market average of $27,500. Values for this year range from $15,962 to $38,875, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.
Model years
Click a year to see pricing and sales data for that model year.
Latest results
The most recent completed 1972 Lotus Elan auctions across all tracked sources.
"What did Lotus Elans sell for last month?"- get answers in seconds. Ask about values, trends, comparisons, or anything you'd look up manually.
MCP prompt log
Reference notes
A 1972 Lotus Elan typically sells for about $27,500 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $15,962 to $38,875 based on 10 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.