---
title: "1979 Lotus Elite - Auction Values"
description: "1979 Lotus Elite auction values and market data."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/lotus/elite/year/1979"
dateModified: "2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Lotus", "Elite", "1979", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1979 Lotus Elite

## Direct Answer

Recent auction data for the 1979 Lotus Elite is limited, so use the broader Lotus Elite market as a reference: recent examples commonly range from $35,625 to $72,050 across all tracked model years.

## Summary

No 1979 Lotus Elite sales have been recorded in the last 12 months. Based on all model years, values typically range from $35,625 to $72,050.

## Year-Specific Analysis

Sold price data for the 1979 Lotus Elite is limited over the past 12 months. Based on overall Lotus Elite market data, values typically range from $35,625 to $72,050, with a median of $57,000. Year-specific pricing can vary significantly based on factors such as rarity, historical significance, and collector demand for particular production years.

## Data Limitations

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.



## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $57,000
- **25th Percentile**: $35,625
- **75th Percentile**: $72,050
- **Total Auctions**: 4

## Recent 1979 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2024-06-04 | $734 | 39,460 | Gothenburg | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Lotus Elite Years](/lotus/elite)
- [Price History](/lotus/elite/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/lotus/elite/value-estimator)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hemmings, AutoHunter, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Sotheby's Motorsport, Car & Classic, The Market, Broad Arrow, MB Market, Mecum Auctions, PistonHeads, Collecting Cars, Bonhams. Refreshed every 15 minutes.