Highlights

Desirable and more powerful Sprint final version of Elan
One of only 856 convertibles built
Full history file with extensive records back to car’s earliest days
Galvanised chassis fitted and recent new clutch
New dashboard fitted and rewired and many other new parts
Superb example in classic yellow and white with gold decals and bumpers

The Appeal

Often the models built late in a car’s life are not always the best. Not so with the Elan. Chapman saved the best until last.

The Sprint, which was a sort of ‘Series 5’ Elan, got 20% more power thanks to a reworked cylinder head and big Weber DCOE 31 carbs. Those changes are alone make them desirable. Then there is the two-tone colour scheme, accented with neat details like gold decals and bumpers.

Just 856 ‘DHC’ convertibles were built like this car. It is a ‘Type G’ model, one of 642, built in 1972 and still in superb, original and unmodified condition. Look beyond the appealing yellow and white colour scheme and you will find a very well kept car that is cosmetically spot on and mechanically in very good order. The car sits on a galvanised Elan chassis.

The history file is both extensive and impressive. Recent work includes a new clutch, new dashboard - also rewired - as well as a speed service and new tyres. The car was recently fully checked over by a professional motor engineer and given a positive bill of health.

The Elan is one of the greatest sports cars ever built. This pretty example is both rare, much-historied and in great order. One not to miss.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in the UK on 1st August 1972
Four registered keepers according to HPI and DVLA records
Current keeper since November 2021
Chassis records confirm the car as a Type G
Only 856 DHC Sprints believed built of which 642 were Type G 1972 cars
Full workshop manual included
Full history file with previous registered keepers, bills, repairs, and services
All recent work carried out by a professional motor engineer
Always garaged
Recent new clutch, radiator, carpets, hood, battery and windscreen
MOT and tax exempt by age
Last MOT expired August 2022 with no advisories

The Condition

Very pretty yellow and white factory-correct colour scheme in good overall condition
Due to the age of the car there are some light marks to paintwork to note
These include some lightly touched in paintwork areas
Correct gold decals and bumpers and factory badging all intact and well kept
Bodywork is in very good order with no reported accident damage and straight lines and fit
Underside in very good condition with evidence of protective undersealing
Galvanised chassis reported to be well kept with no issues to note
No reported structural issues and none arose on the last MOT test in 2021
Black mohair roof in good condition with vinyl tonneau included
Factory correct black wheels with spinners in good order as shown
Recently fitted with four new tyres all round with few miles since fitment
Black factory-correct interior with very good overall condition for age
Black bucket seats in vinyl and fabric show very good condition and little wear
Refurbished veneer dashboard looks very good and benefit from recent rewiring
Period-correct radio sound system and Lotus three-spoke leather wheel as shown
Recent new carpets and hood reported

The Mechanics

1,558cc twin cam engine to Spring specification with factory revised cylinder head
4spd manual gearbox
Engine and gearbox recently removed for checks and to fit clutch
Recent new clutch professionally fitted by motor engineer
Vendor reports that the car wants for nothing due to recent checks
Speedometer recently serviced
Original and unmodified car that drives as it should according to vendor
No reported running or driving issues

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