Available for inspection in 5-7 business days after full payment received (vehicle price + 3% auction fee). Shipping up to 2,000 miles from the storage location  is included in the total price. At Final Call Auction, we provide multiple purchasing methods for vehicles stored securely at our facility. Our inventory features a wide selection of vehicles, including both in-house stock and consignment listings, each meticulously inspected by our in-house quality assurance team.

As part of the standard auction process, this vehicle is housed in a secured storage facility within the national network. Upon purchase, the buyer may select the nearest storage location for delivery, which will occur within 15 days. Once the vehicle arrives, the buyer receives a secure access code and assigned storage bay number to conduct a personal inspection.

At the facility, the buyer may complete a self‑inspection and guided test‑drive session via managed video, ensuring full transparency before finalizing the sale. If the vehicle does not meet expectations, the buyer may decline the purchase with no obligation. All vehicles are pre‑inspected before entering storage, and the company guarantees that the condition, documentation, and specifications match the listing.

🔑 Key Details

1965 Lotus Elan S1 – 1.6L Inline-Four

THIS 1965 LOTUS ELAN S1 REPRESENTS ONE OF THE EARLIEST ITERATIONS OF LOTUS’S ICONIC LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTS CAR FORMULA, DESIGNED AROUND SIMPLICITY, BALANCE, AND PURE DRIVER ENGAGEMENT. WITH ITS COMPACT DIMENSIONS AND MINIMALIST CONSTRUCTION, THE ELAN S1 HELPED DEFINE THE MODERN LIGHTWEIGHT ROADSTER SEGMENT.

POWERED BY A 1.6-LITER INLINE-FOUR ENGINE PAIRED WITH A FOUR-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THIS ELAN DELIVERS A LIVELY AND RESPONSIVE DRIVING EXPERIENCE, ENHANCED BY ITS LIGHTWEIGHT CHASSIS AND PRECISE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS.

Year: 1965
Model: Elan S1
Engine Size: 1.6-Liter Inline-Four
Condition: Used
Mileage: 15,500
No. of Owners: 2
Color: Lotus Yellow
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Four-Speed Manual
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Seller Type: Personal

🧰 Description Overview

This Lotus Elan S1 is finished in Lotus Yellow and features a newer black convertible top, maintaining a clean and classic open-top appearance. It is equipped with retractable headlights, 13-inch steel wheels with hubcaps, and four-wheel disc brakes, combining period styling with practical performance enhancements.

The interior includes lift-up windows and a wood-accented dashboard that adds a warm, vintage character to the minimalist cabin design. According to maintenance history, routine annual servicing has been consistently performed, indicating careful long-term ownership and preservation.

🏁 Summary

A well-kept 1965 Lotus Elan S1 powered by a 1.6-liter inline-four and four-speed manual transmission. With classic styling, light weight, and consistent maintenance, it delivers the pure, engaging driving experience the Elan name is known for.