LOTUS Elan +2 130 1973 used
LOTUS Elan +2 130 1973 used
LOTUS Elan +2 130 1973 used
LOTUS Elan +2 130 1973 used
LOTUS Elan +2 130 1973 used
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Lotus Elan +2 130 1973 / Manual

Internal ref : A231741
31 900 €*
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Highlights

Very good condition
A rare model
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Characteristics

  • Exterior colour
    Red
  • Car location
    Flag frMontpellier (34000)
  • Interior colour
    Beige
  • Power (hp DIN)
    126
  • Saddlery
    Leatherette
  • Transmission
    Manual
  • Mileage
    114 200 km
  • Release date
    01/01/1973
  • VIN
    73051408L
  • Country of Origin
    France
  • Engine
    1.6
  • Number of gears
    4
  • Cylinders
    4
  • Steering wheel position
    Left
  • Country of registration
    France
  • Era
  • Brand
  • Model

History

The Lotus Elan +2 was never officially produced as a convertible by Lotus, which marketed it exclusively as a coupé. Some owners or dealers (such as the renowned Christopher Neil) had these models converted into bespoke convertibles to meet demand from customers who wanted to enjoy the 126 hp ‘Big Valve’ engine in the open air. This version represented the pinnacle of the range at the time, combining the enhanced performance of the upgraded cylinder head with a luxurious interior finish in wood and vinyl. Today, these rare conversions are collector’s items that offer a unique blend of the +2’s spaciousness and the ‘open-top’ driving pleasure typical of the original small Elan. It is a car that embodies Lotus’s transition into the prestige GT market prior to the arrival of the Elite and the Eclat.

This example was delivered new in 1973. It arrived in France in 2009. The current owner purchased it in 2020.

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General state

This Elan is in very good overall condition.

The bodywork is in very good condition and free from rust. The red paintwork is smooth and has a lovely sheen. The alloy wheels are well preserved. The headlight lenses show no particular defects. The soft top is in good condition.

Inside the cabin, the beige seats are in good condition. The dashboard shows no defects. The wood trim is well preserved. The black leather steering wheel is in excellent condition. The instruments are in working order.

The 4-cylinder “Twin Cam” engine starts without a hitch and revs well. The clutch is in good condition. Gear changes are precise and smooth. The MOT will be renewed once the necessary work has been carried out. The road holding is excellent.

The vehicle description comes from the information transmitted by the seller who remains solely responsible for the state of the vehicle. CarJager checks their consistency.

Maintenance
and repairs

  • Recent projects:
    January 2021

    2023 - €375:
    Fuel pump replacement;
    Spark plug replacement;
    Air filter replacement;
    Carburettor cleaning.

    2022 - €1,270:
    Master cylinder replacement;
    Brake fluid bleed;
    Radiator service;
    Engine oil change;
    Oil filter replacement;
    Fuel filter replacement;
    Chassis inspection.

    2021 - €1,070:
    Gearbox replacement.

  • ...
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MK1
  • 6 months /
    2500 km
  • Cap
    2 500 €
  • 46
    Parts
  • Included
MK2
  • 12 months /
    5000 km
  • Cap
    5 000 €
  • 76
    Parts
  • MK1
    +600 €
MK3
  • 12 months /
    10000 km
  • Cap
    10 000 €
  • 93
    Parts
  • MK2
    +445 €
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