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The Lotus S3 Elan was introduced in September of 1965 and had a visible distinguishing feature having an extended trunk lid to the back of the rear deck. Unseen was the battery moving to the trunk. Early 'backbone chassis' Lotus Elans were originally made available either as 'free of purchase tax' do-it-yourself kits, or factory assembled with purchased tax - then equivalent of sales tax. There are dozens of contemporary customer reports of the d-i-y kit missing parts, undrilled holes, and mismatched components.
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1966 Lotus Elan Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lotus Elan
(Data based on Model Year 1966 sales)
| 1966 Lotus Elan Type 45 Convertible Chassis#: 45/6406 Sold for USD$53,760 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
| 1966 Lotus Elan Sold for USD$31,900 2022 Mecum Indy | |
| 1966 Lotus Elan Roadster Chassis#: 45/5896 Sold for USD$26,880 2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction |  |
| 1966 Lotus Elan S2 Ex Peter Sellers Chassis#: 455897 Sold for USD$77,173 2015 Silverstone Auction - NEC Classic Motor Show Sale | |
| 1966 Lotus Elan S2 Convertible Chassis#: 264877 Sold for USD$25,300 2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
| 1966 Lotus Elan S2 Roadster Chassis#: 26/5126 Sold for USD$8,962 2003 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars, Cycles, & Automoblia at RAF Hendon |
Lotus Elans That Failed To Sell At Auction
1966 Lotus Elan's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Historic Rally Car | 2020 Silverstone Auctions : The May Live Online Auction | ||||
| 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupé | 36/5574 | 2018 Silverstone Race Retro Classic Car | $20,700 | ||
| 1966 Lotus Elan Coupe | 2016 Anglia Auction | ||||
| 1966 Lotus Elan | 2014 Anglia Auction Southern Ireland | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe | 36/6195 | 2013 H & H Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |||
| 1966 Lotus Elan S2 Convertible | 265126 | 2003 Bonhams Important Collectors' Motor Cars | $10,000 | $12,000 |
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