1972 LOTUS ELAN +2S 130 – BEST AVAILABLE ULEZ EXEMPT – SOLD
Sometimes an over restored stunning car comes into stock and this is no exception the best I have ever seen.
These Elans are amongst the best looking and driving affordable classics and with the appropriate upgrades also reliable.
After the success of the Elan, it was time to produce a more practical 2 plus 2 car in the Lotus range.
They managed successfully and another stunning coupe was launched late in 1967 and only a few thousand were built up to 1975.
This stunning example had a complete restoration finally completed a couple of years ago and has had a shakedown of over 1000 miles since
Restored to the highest standards using Lotus engineers and specialists ;
- Galvanised chassis then powder coated
- Body tub completely stripped and re gel coated then painted
- Complete interior replaced in Lotus Wadi beige
- Engine and gearbox rebuilt
- Upgraded cv drive shafts
- Stainless steel torque bars
- High capacity alloy radiator
- High torque starter
- Large Bore stainless steel exhaust
- Complete new wiring loom
- Electric light lifters
- Koni adjustable suspension and poly bushed
The list of parts and expertise that has gone into the restoration is vast and she is so much better than any other Plus 2 and certainly built better than in 1973 !
On the road, she is a delight, light and nimble whilst still providing enough power to entertain in the way only Lotus does with added bonus of sensible subtle upgrades making
Her aa more developed version of the original
Supplied fully inspected, serviced with 12 months warranty.
INCLUDED IN EVERY SALE
– Workshop inspection and report inc photo library
– Engine compression check and boroscope
– Full service inc engine tune
– New mot inspection (inc exempt cars)
– Detailed valet inc Dynoglaze paint treatment
– Free delivery in covered trailers
– Detailed handover inc “user tips”
– Travel spares kit inc fluids etc
– 12 months comprehensive warranty
– Free collection/delivery and loan car if necessary
– Free 11 month warranty checkover and service