1989 Lotus Elan
$23K
Lotus Elan Series 1
1962 to 1964 · Roadster · 1,000 built
A 1962 Lotus Elan Series 1 cost $1,499 new.
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Shifty Estimate
Not enough sales yet
- Sold median
- No sale
- 12-month move
- Too few sales to call
- For sale now
- None
- Original MSRP
- $1,499
Collectible
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Every recorded 1962 Lotus Elan Series 1 sale
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Community
Every 1962 to 1975 Elan
Sold prices, all years · Oct 2, 2026
| Series 11962 to 1964 | Sprint1971 to 1973 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | Not enough sales yet | $36,500Low confidence |
| Sold median | Too few sales to call1 sale | $40,0009 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None |
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Specifications
- Engine
- Ford Kent Twin-Cam, 1.6L
- Power
- 105 hp
- Torque
- 108 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 7.1 s
- Top speed
- 115 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,500 lb
- Production
- 1,000 built
- Original MSRP
- $1,499
- Designer
- Ron Hickman
About the 1962 Lotus Elan Series 1
The Series 1 Elan launched Lotus into the modern era, introducing Colin Chapman's revolutionary backbone chassis and fiberglass body construction that would influence sports car design for decades. Ron Hickman's elegant styling perfectly captured the early 1960s zeitgeist, while the Ford Kent twin-cam engine delivered genuine 115 mph performance from just 1,558 pounds. Only 1,000 Series 1 cars were produced between 1962-1964, making them the most coveted Elan variant. The pop-up headlights, distinctive side vents, and minimalist interior epitomized Chapman's 'simplify and add lightness' philosophy. These early Elans established the template for the modern lightweight sports car, influencing everything from the Mazda Miata to modern Lotus models. Pristine Series 1 examples command premium prices among collectors who appreciate both the model's historical significance and its pure, unfiltered driving experience that remains compelling six decades later.
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