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Highlights

Numbers matching example with just two former registered keepers reported
Dry state car with its original chassis reportedly in very sound order
Recent new Dunlop tyres, AVO adjustable shocks, and rear CV shafts

The Appeal

This 1967 Lotus Elan S3 Coupé forms part of the carefully curated Blaauwbank Collection, which includes an eclectic mix of multi-generational cars, stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled dry-storage hangars in the arid climate of Central South Africa.

High-revving twin-cam up front, lightweight roadster bodywork, rear-wheel drive and a rifle-bolt-like manual gearbox: it's a formula that's influenced sports car design ever since the Elan burst onto the scene in 1962.

The Lotus Elan S3 Coupe is widely regarded as one of Colin Chapman's finest achievements. The fixed-head coupe variant offers all the Elan's legendary driving dynamics with the added refinement and rigidity of a closed roof, and well-preserved examples are increasingly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors alike.

This 1967 example benefits from a dry state history, which is a particularly noteworthy attribute given the Elan's well-documented susceptibility to backbone chassis corrosion. The vendor states that the car has been lovingly maintained throughout its life, with much money spent over the years, and reports that it drives as only Chapman's finest can.

Key Information

Mileage: 104,321 miles (indicated, unwarranted, believed correct by the vendor)
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: offered without technical inspection
Technical specs: 1.6-litre twin-cam four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: offered with limited documentation

The Detail

Numbers matching throughout, according to the vendor
Described by the vendor as a dry state car with an original, rot-free chassis
New Dunlop tyres recently fitted
AVO adjustable shocks recently fitted
New rear CV shafts recently fitted
The vendor states much money has been spent on the vehicle
Gentle signs of age to the paintwork and trim, while remaining an exceedingly presentable example of the marque

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