$3,000
1991 Lotus Elan
IAAI 46011560 SCCGA36B0MHF37398
Normal wear · 63,924 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Keys
Oct 6, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
Lotus Elan auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI
FinalBid holds 4 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Lotus Elan. Across 4 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $3,250. Most of those cars were sold with normal wear. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Dec 11, 2023, the newest in Oct 6, 2026. The Lotus Elan auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Lotus Elan stops losing value.
Final bid
VIN
Copart
IAAI
$3,500
1991 Lotus Elan
Copart 81058965 SCCGA36B4MHF27747
Minor dents & scratches · 94,413 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 22, 2025
$11,300
1969 Lotus Elan
Copart 89217655 501517
Side · 75,588 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 5, 2025
$1,000
1991 Lotus Elan
IAAI 37694767 SCCGA36B8MHF28111
Water/flood · 106,972 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 11, 2023
Auction results at a glance
- Auctions on record
- 4
- Final bids recorded
- 4
- Median final bid from 4 auctions
- $3,250
- Average final bid from 4 auctions
- $4,700
- Sold with keys
- 100%
- Copart / IAAI
- 50% / 50%
- Auction dates
- Dec 11, 2023 – Oct 6, 2026
Damage recorded at sale
- Normal wear 25%
- Minor dents & scratches 25%
- Water/flood 25%
Final bids by model year
| Year | Auctions | Final bids | Median final bid | Average final bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 3 | $3,000 | $2,500 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Auction archive FAQ
How much auction history is there for Lotus Elan?
4 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between Dec 11, 2023 and Oct 6, 2026.
What is the average final bid for Lotus Elan at auction?
Across 4 recorded USD sales the median final bid is $3,250, with the average pulled to $4,700 by the outliers at either end.
What damage do most Lotus Elan auction lots carry?
normal wear leads, on 25% of the auctions — worth knowing before you read the low end of the sold-price range.
What should I pay for a salvage Lotus Elan?
Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Lotus Elan with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.
Does the model year change what a Lotus Elan sells for at auction?
Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Lotus Elan final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.
Are these final bids what a repaired Lotus Elan would sell for?
No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Lotus Elan vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.
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