1970 **Regretfully Withdrawn** 1970 Lotus Elan S3 Coupé
Result
Withdrawn
Ended 21 Mar 2026
Data from Iconic Auctioneers, updated on 10 Oct 2026
- Year
- 1970
- Mileage
- 0
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Engine
- 1587
- Colour
- Carnival Red
Specification
- Fuel
- GASOLINE
- Steering
- RHD
- Auction house guide
- £5,000 – £8,000
- Sale
- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026
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Description
• The Lotus Elan Series 3 was produced during the late 1960s and early 1970s and is widely regarded as one of the most engaging lightweight British sports cars of its era, combining advanced chassis design with compact dimensions and agile handling
• This 1970 example is finished in red with a black interior and has been stored for many years, presenting today as a genuine barn find that will require full recommissioning and restoration
• Like other Elan S3 models, it would have been powered by Lotus’ twin cam four cylinder engine driving the rear wheels through a manual gearbox, a combination well known for delivering lively performance and excellent balance
• Having been off the road since the late 1990s, the car will now require complete restoration, offering the next owner the opportunity to return it to the road or rebuild to their own preferred specification
• Little is known of the earlier history, however the car was purchased by its late owner in November 1998 having had seven previous keepers and is now being offered for sale from a deceased estate
• Believed to have been placed into garage storage shortly after its purchase in 1998 and unused since, this Lotus represents an appealing restoration project and is offered without reserve for its next chapter
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Comparable sales
Sold prices from auctions that ended in the last 24 months. Prices in GBP.
Median sold price
£20,000
Sold range
£10,520 – £30,375
Sold lots
6
Price trend
Not enough sales yet
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Car & Classic · 5 Oct 2026
£20,500Sold
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Trade Classics · 27 Aug 2026
£10,520Sold
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Trade Classics · 11 Jun 2026
£13,882Sold1970 Lotus Elan Series 4 SE Coupé
Iconic Auctioneers · 16 May 2026
£23,062.50Sold
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