Lotus 340R
2000–2000
Lowest price
£49,000
Since 2020
Median price
£49,000
Since 2020 · n=1
Highest price
£49,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
2
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 2 lots

Based on 2 verified auction results
£49,000
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
10/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates based on 1 verified United Kingdom sale.
Market scores
38
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Lotus 340R sits at a median of £49,000 in the UK market, though trading volume is too sparse to establish meaningful directional signals. Only two transactions have been tracked in the database, with just one sale recorded in the past twelve months, making any year-on-year comparison unreliable.
Production was limited to 340 units globally, positioning the 340R as an extremely scarce modern classic with a "Holy Grail" collectibility rating. The model's exclusivity and engineering credentials have earned it elite status among Lotus enthusiasts, though current desirability is marked as low, suggesting that rarity alone is not driving consistent demand at this moment.
The two cars tracked averaged 21,640 miles, indicating that surviving examples are typically low-mileage, well-preserved examples. This preservation pattern is consistent with the car's niche appeal and the care taken by owners of such an exclusive machine.
Liquidity remains severely constrained with no active listings currently visible and virtually no regular transaction flow. For prospective buyers or sellers, the 340R operates in a market where finding a counterparty requires patience and specialist connections; conventional market dynamics do not apply.
The sparse data set precludes reliable projections for the next three to five years. With only two sales tracked historically and one recent transaction, any forecast would rest on insufficient evidence. Market activity will need to increase substantially before meaningful trend analysis becomes possible.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£49,000
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months1
- Sell-Through50%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£49,000
- Avg Mileage at Sale21,640 mi
- Recent Price Range£49,000 – £49,000
- Total Sales Tracked2
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.