Lotus Elan S1 1964 for sale

LOTUS Elan S1 from 1964. Comments: * 12 MONTH WARRANTY included * PICK-UP and DELIVERY possible * Road registration fees (option): €690 VAT included (New battery, Service (oil change + filter), 1/4 of fuel, Body wash + polishing, cleaning and vacuuming interior). * "Gray card" and "collection gray card" service (FFVE dossier included) optional LOTUS Elan S1 (1963- 1966) Production: 2050 units FORD block + Twin Cam head dual overhead cam 2 double barrel WEBER 40 DCO carburetors 2 sporty air filters 4 SPAX shock absorbers Important dossier of invoices since 2000 (total: €33,720) Engine overhaul in 2017 by a specialist (total invoices: €11,958) -removal and reinstallation of engine -cleaning and micro-polishing of valves -valve check -replacement of valve guides and calibration -valve grinding -valve seat grinding -bore and grind cylinders -replacement of camshaft bushings -flywheel grinding New clutch in 2024 Secondary Inox silencer Vermiculated head cover color "Black" Additional electric fan Water pump replaced in 2024 (invoice available) 6-point safety roll bar Black vinyl hood Retractable headlights Quick release hood Chrome "Obus" type mirrors 4 SPAX shock absorbers 4 aviation type brake lines 4 original 13'' steel wheels 4 FIRESTONE tires Black vinyl upholstery restored in 2017 (invoice available) Black vinyl central armrest Black visor Wooden dashboard SMITHS instrumentation Black vinyl door panels LOTUS 3-spoke leather steering wheel LOTUS wooden gear knob Black carpet SABELT fire extinguisher Spare wheel Battery switch Our analysis Our analysis: Embodiment of the light is right so dear to Sir Collin Chapman, the founder of LOTUS, the ELAN is the great spiritual sister of the Elise. The quintessential mythical English sports car, the ELAN and its 620 kg dry remain very light thanks to its fiberglass body. In fact, the 105 hp of the FORD 1600 TwinCam block appear more than sufficient to seek out much more powerful sports cars. Embodiment of pure driving pleasure, this S1 version is suitable for most historic trials. Body / Exterior: The model presented here is a LOTUS Elan S1 convertible from January 1964 color "British Racing Green/ Yellow". The paint is still in good presentation condition showing a uniform shade and excellent brightness. After a professional polishing performed with an orbit from our workshop, we noticed some micro-bubbles and slight detachments on the front and on the trunk, a small paint chip corrected on the top of the passenger door and a slight alignment defect at the bottom of the doors. The black PVC hood is in excellent condition and its fit is in accordance with the standards of the time. The retractable headlights are perfectly functional although a bit slow to open. The chrome "Obus" type mirrors are in good condition. This specimen is equipped with a 6-point safety roll bar. The 4 original 13'' steel wheels in "Gray" are in perfect condition. The 4 FIRESTONE tires show 30% wear in front and 40% in the rear. This specimen has retained its original spare wheel. Among the interesting Body / Exterior equipment and options that this specimen is equipped with, we noted: the chrome "Obus" type mirrors and the 6-point safety roll bar. Interior: The interior has retained its strict original configuration. This was restored in 2017 (invoice available) and still appears in perfect presentation condition. The black vinyl upholstery is in excellent condition. The black vinyl door panels are in good condition except for the driver's door panel which has a small tear (10 cm). The black vinyl central armrest is in perfect condition. The wooden dashboard is also in excellent condition, with no cracks or breaks. The black vinyl visor is also in good condition despite a slight deformation. The entire SMITHS onboard instrumentation is perfectly functional. The LOTUS 3-spoke leather steering wheel and the LOTUS wooden gear knob are in excellent condition despite a slight patina of use. The black carpets are in good condition, with no signs of wear or discoloration. This specimen is equipped with a battery switch and a SABELT fire extinguisher. Among the interesting Interior equipment that this specimen is equipped with, we noted: the 3-spoke leather steering wheel, the LOTUS wooden gear knob, the battery switch, and the SABELT fire extinguisher. Chassis: The lift confirms a sound ladder chassis and a polyester body without traces of rust.