1971 Lotus Elan 1.6 Sprint

Price: £38,995.

AskCar lists 31 used Lotus Elan from 18 UK dealerships, as of 7 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Lotus
  • Model: Elan
  • Trim: Sprint
  • Version: 1.6 Sprint RWD 2dr (126 bhp)
  • Year: 1971
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats
  • Engine: 1.6 litres, 126 bhp
  • Drive: Rear-wheel drive
  • Colour: Yellow

About this car

We have tracked this advert for 43 days. Its recorded MOT is valid until 9 April 2027. It is advertised by UK Sports Cars in Wingham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1971 Lotus Elan has been on sale for at least 43 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £38,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: valid until 9 April 2027.

It has had 15 MOTs. The latest, on 10 April 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 23,957 miles.

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