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Asking price

€42,500

Private seller

1969 Lotus Elan Series 3

  • Right Hand Drive
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1800cc
  • 1969
  • Blue
  • Private seller
  • PT
    Lisboa, Portugal

Description

The car traveled from England to the USA where it was raced prepared by a Californian specialist according to Tony Ingram's options and solutions. Around 2016, the car was imported to Germany but kept in a heated garage (the German buyer was to high and could not use it).

I bought it in 2019 and, due to the pandemic crisis, kept it in garage until 2023. Nonetheless, I asked my friend and engine builder in the UK to make me a new engine, and also made some overall improvements such as a brand new electric system.

Only made one track day (Estoril) and one race (Portimão).

For personal reasons (age), I don't intend to go ahead with the project.

Overall, the car is immaculate, the polyester body is crack-free. The interior is fresh, has a Tillett B6 Screamemr Seat (valid until 2026), Tony Thompson removable steering wheel, Stack instruments, 6 points Harness (valid until 2027), etc.

The engine is new. Made with the idea to get the most out of it, but also to run it safely. Custom Wet/ Dry sump system with modified dry sump, Aluminum Radiator, 45 DCOE Weber’s.

The Suspension has AVO Adjustable perch shocks, Dave Bean Spring (2 ½” x 8” x 175# front 2” x 10” x 250# rear), Adjustable Rear Sway bar, Rear Wishbones adjustable for toe and camber
• Salisbury LSD (new), 3. 9 gear, CV Drive Shaft conversion kit.

Transmission, four speed, synchro, three rail, close ratio

Frame and Body Details: Right Hand Drive, Full Roll Cage, Frame strengthened and powder coated, Fire System (cockpit and engine compartment), Removable Steering Wheel; New Interior Panels; Wink and Raydyot Mirrors; Plexiglass Windows and Headlight Covers; Autogage memory Tach; Triplex Wind Screen; etc.

General Information: Comes with a national Historic Passport; 6 Tony Thompson alu. Mini-Lite wheels, 4 Avon historics and 8 slicks, Tony Thompson Wheel Tool Kit; Tony Thompson Wheel Spinner Toll. It is a very sound car with only circa of 6 hours of engine work. Seats, harness in date, ready to race.

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

Yes

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

1 listing since 2025
+351 966019004

Vehicle location

Lisboa, Portugal
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Country:
Portugal
Reference number:
C1965559
Listed on:
22/12/2025
Make:
Lotus
Model:
Elan
Year:
1969
Colour:
Blue
Seller type:
Private

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