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1962 Lotus Elite Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 1318
The all-new Lotus Elite made its debut in late 1957. Under the bonnet was a Coventry-Climax FWE single overhead cam engine which meant it qualified for the 1300cc racing class, a popular club and endurance racing category. With minimal weight and low-drag fiberglass body, they proved to be potent competitors. Disc brakes and a fully independent suspension completed the handling package. The body design was courtesy of the era's leading aerodynamicist, Frank Costin.

Production came to a close in 1963 after approximately 1,030 examples were built.

This particular example is a late Series II example that wears coachwork by the Bristol Aircraft Company. It was sold new in April 1962 to Hale and Bonnie Hunter of San Anselmo, California. It has remained in California its entire existence. Currently, this unrestored example displays fewer than 23,000 miles and retains its factory finishes throughout.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015

2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $120,000-USD $150,000 
Sale Price :
USD $110,000

1962 Lotus Elite Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Lotus Elite

(Data based on Model Year 1962 sales)
1962 LOTUS ELITE COUPÉ
Chassis#: EB 1611
Sold for USD$70,873
  2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed
 
1962 Lotus Elite Series 2
Chassis#: EB2131569
Sold for USD$72,800
  2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
 
1962 Lotus Elite Series II Super 95
Chassis#: 1334
Sold for USD$79,200
  2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
1962 Lotus Elite image  
1962 Lotus Elite 1½-Litre Coupé
Chassis#: EB2181718
Sold for USD$92,421
  2016 Bonhams : The December Sale
 
1962 Lotus Elite Series II Super 95 Coupé
Chassis#: 1959
Sold for USD$137,436
  2016 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1962 Lotus Elite Mk. 14 Series II
Chassis#: 1765
Sold for USD$58,585
  2016 Historics at Brookland
 
1962 Lotus Elite S2
Sold for USD$36,992
  2015 Coys at Ascot
 
1962 Lotus Elite
Chassis#: 1318
Sold for USD$110,000
  2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona
1962 Lotus Elite image  
1962 Lotus Type 14 Elite Series II Coupe
Chassis#: 1825
Sold for USD$70,340
  2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood
 
1962 Lotus Elite Super 95
Chassis#: EB 1695
Sold for USD$140,250
  2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl
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1962 Lotus Elite Series II
Sold for USD$91,260
  2008 Bonhams & Butterfields Sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia
 
1962 Lotus Elite S2 Coupe
Sold for USD$66,697
  2008 Coys Auction - Lord‘s Cricket Ground
 
1962 Lotus Elite S2
Chassis#: EB2003
Sold for USD$33,040
  2004 Coys - True Greats
 
1962 Lotus Elite S2
Chassis#: EB 1911
Sold for USD$33,058
  2004 Coys Auction - Autosport 2004
 

Lotus Elites That Failed To Sell At Auction

1962 Lotus Elite's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1962 Lotus Elite CoupéEB 16112020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek $70,000$80,000
1962 Lotus Elite Super 9516592018 RM Sothebys : London $150,000$200,000
1962 Lotus Elite Series 2 CoupéU563EB 17952018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $110,000$150,000
1962 Lotus Elite S2 Type 14EB23115852017 Silverstone Classic   
1962 Lotus Elite Mk.14 Series 2EB21217072016 Historics at Brookland $48,000$56,000
1962 Lotus Elite Series II CoupeEB23319482014 Silverstone : Salon Prive   

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1962 Lotus Elite Vehicle Profiles

1962 Lotus Elite vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: 1334
Engine #: 8945
1962 Lotus Elite vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: 1318
1962 Lotus Elite vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: EB 1695
1962 Lotus Elite vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: EB1734