Highlights
- Extensive restoration prior to current ownership
- Upgraded with bigger valve head and a full competition engine rebuild by Alfa Engineering
- Featured on Car S.O.S. as the cutaway car and a feature car in Series 6
- Comes with a comprehensive history file documenting all works carried out
- Brand-new Michelin tyres
The Appeal
The Elan +2 is undoubtably one of the most interesting cars Lotus has ever produced. Representing a break from its typical two-seater sports car design, here was a Lotus built to carry a family of four in comfort. That being said, Lotus didn't compromise its "simplify and add lightness" formula, and the resulting Elan +2 still weighed under 900 kilograms.
The vendor of this 1970 example tells us:
"Since I bought the car, it has seen sparing use (occasionally during the summer months) and has been garage-kept. Prior to purchase, the car received a full nut-and-bolt restoration. In 1987, the car was upgraded with bigger valve heads like the later models, and in 1990, Alfa Engineering rebuilt the car's competition engine.
The vendor of this 1970 example tells us:
"Since I bought the car, it has seen sparing use (occasionally during the summer months) and has been garage-kept. Prior to purchase, the car received a full nut-and-bolt restoration. In 1987, the car was upgraded with bigger valve heads like the later models, and in 1990, Alfa Engineering rebuilt the car's competition engine.
"This car is also famous, having featured on Car S.O.S. as the cutaway car. This vehicle was also the feature car on Season 6! All of this information as well as all of the works carried out on the vehicle is documented in a blue folder included with the vehicle.
This Lotus is in great condition and boasts a brand new set of Michelin Energy Saver tyres on both axles."
History and Paperwork
- 21,819 miles indicated
- UK market RHD example
- Featured on Car S.O.S. as the cutaway car and the feature car in Season 6
- Substantial restoration prior to current ownership
- Upgraded with bigger valve head in 1987
- Full competition engine rebuild by Alfa Engineering in 1990
- Comprehensive history file included, documenting all works carried out
The Condition
- A bright and presentable example
- Some micro blistering to the red paintwork
- Some stone chips to the lower bodywork
- Smart trim and brightwork throughout
- Garage kept, contributing to its preservation
- We understand the steel backbone chassis to be in good shape
- All looks clean and in good order underneath
- Brand new set of Michelin Energy Saver tyres on all four wheels
- Interior appears very original in smart condition for its age
- The seat upholstery does not appear notably worn
- No carpet/matting currently fitted on the driver's side
- Not photographed, but the car does come with a rear view mirror
- Controls and instrumentation look in very good order and we're not informed of any known electrical faults
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre (1,558cc) Ford/Lotus four-cylinder twin-cam
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Upgraded with bigger valve head
- Full competition engine rebuild by Alfa Engineering
- The vendor informs us that the vehicle is in good health mechanically
- Well-presented engine compartment
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