Description
1974 Lotus Elite
First registered in November 1974 this 502 Elite has got to be one of the most original cars on the road.
The 2. 0l 907 engine was rebuilt by Geoff Page Racing in 2018 and has covered around 1000 miles since.
A body off restoration was carried out over a period of 6 years and commissioned by London James classic cars in 2018.
Chassis was stripped back and metal replaced before being powder coated. New brake line, fuel lines and front and rear suspension bushes were fitted.
The interior is original apart from new carpets being fitted and comes with the Philips radio cassette dictaphone. The front seats will need repadding as the foam has seen better days.
Painted in 2017 by Stock Coachworks as is 99 % perfect, there is a small crack on the bonnet. The aluminium trim is ok but pitted in places.
The boot carpet is missing.
New parts include:
Exhaust system (SJ Sportscars)
Brake discs and pads, shoes on rear.
Fuel pump (brand new spare included in sale)
Distributor (pertronix internals)
Dampers (Spax)
All suspension bushes
Clutch
Radiator
Rebuilt parts:
Engine and gearbox (£8500)
Carbs (SJ Sportscars)
Steering rack
Refurbished wheels
Lights are still operated by vacuum and work!
Things that don’t work:
Heater
Air con was removed
Electric aerial
Rear wiper
Front screen washer jets
Over £30k spent over the last 5 years
MOT and tax exempt
Any inspection welcome and can send more photos if needed.
