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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
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 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 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 | |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1962 Lotus Elite Coupé | EB 1611 | 2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek | $70,000 | $80,000 | |
1962 Lotus Elite Super 95 | 1659 | 2018 RM Sothebys : London | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1962 Lotus Elite Series 2 Coupé | U563EB 1795 | 2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $110,000 | $150,000 | |
1962 Lotus Elite S2 Type 14 | EB2311585 | 2017 Silverstone Classic | |||
1962 Lotus Elite Mk.14 Series 2 | EB2121707 | 2016 Historics at Brookland | $48,000 | $56,000 | |
1962 Lotus Elite Series II Coupe | EB2331948 | 2014 Silverstone : Salon Prive |
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