1970 BARN FIND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2S For Sale

1970 LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2S BARN FIND!
Overview
Production
1967–1975
Body and chassis
Body style
2-door
coupé
Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel-
drive
Powertrain
Engine
1, 558 cc
Lotus TwinCam
I4
(
petrol
)
Transmission
4-speed
manual
(all-
synchromesh)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
96. 0 in (2, 438 mm)
Length
169. 0 in (4, 293 mm)
Width
66. 0 in (1, 676 mm)
Height
47. 0 in (1, 194 mm)
An Elan +2 was introduced in 1967 with a longer wheelbase and two rear seats. Tested maximum power: 108
–126 bhp (net) (depending on the model); top speed: 120 mph (190 km/ h), 0–60 mph in 7. 9 seconds, 0–100 mph 21. 8
seconds. 5, 200 Elans +2 were made: fewer than 1, 200 of these cars remain in the roads today. Their relative rarity,
clean lines, respectable performance and practicality are the main factors for the rising interest on these cars among
collectors.
The Elan ceased production in 1973 and the Elan +2 in 1975, replaced by the
Elite II

THE ADVERTISED Car-

This Elan (DPH 365J) is a 1970 Plus 2S with four speed gearbox, 118 BHP SE 1558 CC Lotus Twincam motor and is totally original with matching numbers.

The car has a lot of period history dating from the 1970s to the early 1990s, when it was taken off the road by its lady owner who lived in Somerset. The history includes; old MOT certificates, service and repair receipts and the period blue V5C.

The engine can be made to run with Easystart and a fresh battery; it is complete and retains a very good, serviceable, original Lotus chassis. The bills and receipts illustrate that the car was well cared for and has had had its’ brakes and suspension restored in the past. One of the early MOT tests cost a total of £4. 10! The bodywork is complete and although the photographs don’t do it justice, the bonnet and boot fit well, as do the doors with little or no dropping. All the glass is complete and in good condition, as are the chrome plated items e. g. bumpers, door handles and window frames. The interior is dirty, but complete and in good condition, apart from a couple of splits on the front seats. The dashboard has a plethora of Plus 2S switches and gauges, including a passenger map reading light, period push button radio and even the cigar lighter is present. The head lining is in good condition, as are the door cards. Seat belts are fitted, as are the ash trays in the doors. So, everything is present and correct, including; Lotus steering wheel, horn push, rare gear knob and even down to the original Lotus key fob with two keys.

The paintwork is blistered, the tyres bald, the dash is cracked and the fuel tank is missing. However, as I’ve said above, the car is eminently restorable and would not cost a fortune for the DIY hobbyist because everything is present, so all that is required is a winter of cleaning, polishing and painting.

Please give me a call evening or weekends on the details below or the details below if you have any questions. The Elan is rollable and has even driven with the motor’s fuel line hooked up to a petrol tank, although the winning bidder will, naturally, have to trailer the car home. I can arrange delivery at your cost, as I have found a sensibly-priced transport agent.

The Elan is for sale on EBay and can be viewed by clicking on the following link-

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