Highlights

Recently fully restored with everything either new or refurbished
Only three former registered keepers
Placed in storage from 1974 until 2013
Upgraded with new Spyder chassis during restoration
Original registration number retained with DVLA assistance from Club Lotus

The Appeal

The Lotus Elan is the road-going embodiment of Colin Chapman's "simplify and add lightness" formula, combining a lightweight steel backbone chassis with fibreglass bodywork and the Ford-derived Lotus Twin Cam engine. The result was a beautifully balanced sports car with super-direct handling, eager acceleration, and a rifle-bolt-like gear shift that's arguably yet to be bettered. The Elan directly inspired Mazda's MX-5 as perhaps the greatest two-seater roadster of all time.

This 1968 Coupé is the coveted S4 variant, the final evolution of the Elan design, featuring improved interior trim, dashboard fresh-air vents, and the distinctive flared wheel arches to accommodate wider wheels.

Our Elan stands out for its comprehensive restoration completed in 2017, having been rescued from long-term storage where it had remained since 1974. The meticulous restoration process saw virtually every component either replaced or refurbished. With only approximately 500 miles covered since the restoration's completion, this Elan offers the opportunity to acquire a freshly restored classic with the provenance of having had just three former registered keepers from new.

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History and Paperwork

UK market RHD example first registered in 1968 with registration 'JGS 840F'
Only three former registered keepers reported: DVLA shows 0 former keepers
Placed into storage in 1974, where it remained until 2013
Comprehensive restoration completed in 2017, ~500 miles covered since
Original 'buff' log book included
Club Lotus assisted with DVLA to retain the original registration number
V5C registration document present
Exempt from MOT and road tax

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The Condition

GRP bodywork presented in yellow, having been completely stripped during restoration
Body shell reinforced where necessary to prevent crazing to the paintwork
Contrasting black interior with new seat covers and door card covers
New carpets and headlining fitted during restoration
Both screens professionally installed with new rubbers and chrome trim
Wheel spinners polished and plated
Special tool for spinners included
Wider wheels housed within the S4's flared wheel arches
Side repeater/indicators and larger Plus 2 rear lights as per Series IV specification

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The Mechanics

1.6-litre Ford-Lotus Twin-Cam (engine number LP8660LAA)
Four-speed manual gearbox
Chassis number: 367276
Original chassis replaced with new Spyder chassis during restoration
New CV driveshafts fitted
Completely new brake system, including pipes
All rubber bushes replaced
Brake callipers professionally refurbished by Classicar Automotive
Has covered approximately 500 miles since restoration completion, we are told

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