Description
1965 Elan S2 GTS to full 26R race specification.
It has FIA HTP papers valid until the end of 2026, belts are in date to 2028 and the extinguisher system was serviced at the beginning of 2025.
Engine was rebuilt by John Smirthwaite in the second half of 2024 and has done just 2 races since. It showed 172 bhp at 7500 rpm on the dyno with plenty of mid-range torque.
Specification highlights include original shell, fitted with lightweight 26R arches, bonnet, boot, hardtop, bumpers, and diff scoop. Heated front windscreen, Lexan operating side window, full FIA-spec Safety Devices roll cage, Tillet seat with OMP harnesses, RaceTech instruments, 45 litre aluminium race tank fitted with Facet pump, plus spare long range fuel tank.
Full 26R adjustable suspension from TTR during 2024.
Oil cooler, 2 sets of 5 ½ inch Minilite style bolt on wheels one set with 5. 25 M 13 Dunlops the other with 5. 50 L 13 Dunlops as required by some race series.
Aeroquip lines, Alloy radiator and header tank, Wosp alternator, FIA spec engine with 45 DCOE carburettors, Yarwood gearbox, TTR output shafts along with heavy-duty engine and gearbox mounts. Fitted with MSD box.
It is absolutely ready to race with a whole variety of race opportunities out there both in the UK and overseas.
A very competitive car in the right hands – get ready for the 2026 race season.
Offers with interesting part exchange politely considered.
