Panorama Bay Motor Company
36, Panorama Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset,
BH13 7RD
1971 LOTUS ELAN S4 FIXED HEAD COUPE For Sale
This Type 36 fhc finished in Cirrus white and black trim was one of the last S4 Elans made. Only 5 keepers and has covered 59000 miles with minimal mileage since the restoration in 2012-2015 after lengthy storage. Restoration est cost circa £45k plus invoices for other work (£29k). The car was displayed at the NECPW at Newby Hall winning first prize rosette for Best Car in Show.
The Lotus Classic Certificate Feb 2016 confirms engine, chassis, make and model of car and colour, also confirms the car was built at the Lotus factory Feb 1969, sold then to the supplying dealer and subsequently sold/ registered to the first owner March 1971.
Features: Bluetooth, Minilite alloys, e/ windows, 4 speed gearbox, t/ glass, original Lotus Radiomobile radio, walnut dash, pop up headlights, twin exhaust, reversing lights, full roll bar, racing petrol cap, twin Webbers with KN filters, wooden gearstick knob, steering wheel signed by Colin Chapman.
History folder: current and previous V5s, Previous MoT documentation, old road tax discs, intro from previous owner, Lotus letter, list of resto works, Lotus classic certificate of providence, Lotus Club valuation £45, 000, Footman James valuation £45000, radio instruction booklet, Club Lotus speaker book, wiring diagram, Lotus press cutting, classic book on Lotus, 24 resto images, 1st place rosette Newby Hall, correspondence, bill of sales, Bluetooth docs, Elan overview, write ups, images of the car, plus private reg number CVD 25K incl.
The excellent performance of the Elan was derived from the combination of its powerful engine and lightweight. Roadholding and agility also meant that high speeds could be maintained on corners. Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren, reportedly said that his only disappointment with the McLaren F1 was that he could not give it the perfect steering of the Lotus Elan! This lovely British Sportscar has to be driven to appreciate the great driving experience.
This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise.
Please see the list below for similar live adverts.
Car & Classic Auctions
View all auctionsSimilar Adverts
1997 S1 Lotus Elise with the Bell & Colvill Super 160 Engine Upgrade finished in Azure blue. The Bell&Covill Super 160 engine upgrade included camshafts, a flowed head, sports exhaust, decat and an induction kit, this increased the power from 118bhp to around 160bhp. The car is on 111k miles, but an engine swap carried ...
- 115,000
- 21 Feb 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
1991 LOTUS ELAN SE 1.6 TURBO ONLY 88k MILES MOT MARCH 2025 JUST SERVICED, TIMING BELT DONE BY US ALONG WITH REPLACING ALL ROOF SEALS AT GREAT EXPENSE! ANY PART EXCHANGE WELCOME. FULL DEALER FACILITIES. WE ARE DELIGHTED TO HAVE THIS STUNNING LITTLE LOTUS ELAN SE TURBO IN OUR SHOWROOM. IT IS IN FANTASTIC CONDITION. IT HAS ...
- 88,992
- 24 Feb 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
2010 Lotus Evora NA Mileage 27,101, sport pack-premium pack, Carbon grey with Paprika hide, mot expires 13,11,2024, never received a single mot advisory, 1 previous owner, Full lotus specialist service history 14 stamps last serviced 8,3,2024 at classic sports car's (ex Paul Matty Lotus), 2bular exhaust - de cat pipe ...
- 27,101
- 15 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
This 1968 Lotus Elan Coupe with the 1600cc Twin Cam engine with the side draft Weber carburettors finished in French Blue paint and Red Leather interior. Fitted with a factory sunroof. The car is supported with a large history file. The car was totally nut and bolt restored to the highest standards and is in outstanding ...
- 5,000
- 22 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
GENUINE OFFERS INVITED ... this is the only Esprit V8 of this specification ( Lotus Deep Purple Metallic with bespoke interior ) , in the World of the final UK Model , being a "Special One Off Order" , as displayed by Lotus at the October 2002 NEC Motor Show ... & has only covered a GENUINE 4,730 miles from new !! Just ...
- 4,730
- 24 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
Anno 1973, proveniente da collezione privata, completamente originale e mai restaurata, mantenuta quindi l?originalità. Vano motore curato ed ordinato. Auto decisamente rara in quanto con targhe nere e guida a sinistra. Ha l?omologazione ASI targa oro, il C.R.S., la fiche ACI/CSAI e l?Heritage Lotus. In dotazione ...
- 90,000
- 19 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
1971 LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 (WITH A TWIST) Lotus Elan Plus 2 (Spyder chassis and Zetec power 185+bhp) To go faster, add lightness… and a new, stiffer galvanised chassis, and a modern twin cam engine with fuel injection, Jenvey throttle bodies, free breathing air filter, Emerald ECU and 5 speed box. To see where ...
- 91,500
- 17 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
LOTUS EXCEL SE 1989. 68k miles, Midnight Blue & Full Magnolia Hide. For Sale £16,500 Registered in August 1989 by Lotus Main Dealer Mann Egerton of 34 Dover Street London W1 and used as their demonstrator. Acquired by my uncle in November 1989 from their Dover Street showroom. Now selling on behalf of my uncle?s estate. ...
- 67,900
- 25 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
Lotus Elan S4 DHC, 1970. Cirrus White which was the original factory colour. Superbly repainted to exacting standards around 12 months ago. Absolutely amazing condition. Last owner since 1995. Certificate of Provenance and Letter of Authenticity from the Lotus Archives confirming the Cirrus White which ...
- 17 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
Mine for 17 years, now reluctantly for sale due to advancing years. New Lotus chassis fitted by Miles Wilkins. Full back to gel coat re-paint in 2013, recently refreshed by the same operator and looking stunning. Very original interior in fine condition, new original Dunlop pattern alloy wheels recently fitted. Massive ...
- 103,000
- 6 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
Just in a beautiful looking example with great pedigree!!! Here we have a 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint For Sale with Only 3 Keepers From New, Its previous keeper owner the car for 38 years, A Proper turnkey no fuss usable car, Finished in Red with Gold Bumpers and Wheels this is a great looking car, Full Engine rebuilt in ...
- 120,000
- 15 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
Lotus Elan Plus 2 This car is in excellent condition and in my opinion finished in one of the very best colours schemes. The car sits on an excellent corrosion free chassis and wheels with all of the mechanical parts in excellent working order, the engine sounds fabulous. It has had a full body off respray, These ...
- 43,000
- 15 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
Europa Twin Cam 1971. 78K miles. Drives beautifully, sorted, and highly original. Recent bills for more than £14K, plus folder of historic info’. V5C in vendor’s name and 2012 Lotus certificate of provenance confirming VIN and engine number. MoTs to back up mileage. All work since July 2019, when I bought it from ...
- 78,000
- 26 Feb 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
Lotus Europa S2 71a for sale. The body has been removed, the frame is blasted and painted. New parts: all brake pipes, discs front, radius arm rear, adjustable lower link arms rear, adjustable upper link arms front, original remains, shock absorbers, all bushings, new aluminum cooling pipes in the frame, engine completely ...
- 22 Feb 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
A lovely Elan+2 in canary yellow with black cabin....chassis showing no signs of rot and the bodywork is in good overall condition with no cracking or crazing. Brightwork and knock-on wheels are all nice and shiny. This is a very nice car that has been well treated.....the history file shows evidence of an engine rebuild ...
- 100,850
- 7 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
Lotus Elan S4 SE roadster In March 1970, this Lotus Elan rolled off the production line in Hethel, England. Chassis number 0078G was originally a so-called drophead coupe for the UK market. In 1989 it was purchased by the current owner, who restored it from 1990-1993. The chassis was replaced with a factory supplied ...
- 37,474
- 26 Feb 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
Lotus Esprit S1 project. All running and driving but will need repaint and some prep work. Interior at the trimmers currently having tartan fitted, around 60% at the moment but being worked on now. Orange carpets with the car along with new boot wood and engine bay carpet set. Wheels all refurbished with new tyres, ...
- 83,000
- 19 Mar 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
Lotus Elan Sprint DHC, 1972. 20,000 miles from new in total. Taken off the road in 1981 with 19,851 miles on the speedo and totally restored a few years ago on a genuine Lotus chassis. Nut and bolt restoration and just a few hundred miles bedding the car in and running the engine in gently since completion of ...
- 14 Feb 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
Finished in Bahama Yellow with Black Upholstery this is a beautiful looking Elan which drives superbly, Specification Includes Webber Carbs, Knock on wheels, and has a huge folder of service history, Must be seen to be appreciated!!!
- 80,000
- 1 Feb 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes
1970 Lotus Elan Type-36 S4 FHC in ground-up restored condition. The car is an unmolested RHD version which was imported into Italy and then ground-up restored and improved by professionals. The owner, a car-designer himself, was keen to keep the car as correct as possible and to have perfect driving abilities. The car ...
- 31 Jan 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
Lotus Elan Plus Two S130, 1971. Superb nut and bolt body-off chassis up rebuild. Lotus galvanised chassis. All new brakes, suspension and everything including semi-solid driveshaft conversion. Rebuilt engine and gearbox. All new chrome work. Stunning paintwork in racing green metallic. Certificate ...
- 20 Jan 2024
- Compare:
- Insurance quotes
- Finance Quotes