1978 Lotus Other

Coupe

907-4 cylinder 1996cc

5 Speed Manual

78040365E

Clear

Gasoline

1978 LOTUS ECLAT CLASSIC LOTUS MOTOR-VEHICLEPARTIAL RESTORATION COMPLETED TO POINT OF OPERATIONAL. MOTOR: NEW PLUGS/POINTS OTHER COMPONENTS, REBUILT CARBS . BRAKES; REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CLEAN AND LUBE AND REBUILD INBOARD DRUMS, FLUSH AND CLEAN/BLEED ALL BRAKE LINES. REBUILD FUEL PUMP AND REPLACE SOME FUEL AND VENT LINES. REBUILD FUEL SENDER. FRESH BATTERY AND TIRES SOME INTERIOR RESTORATION COMPLETED, MORE TO BE DONE, SOME MATERIAL PURCHASED.THE PRESENT OWNER NO LONGER ABLE TO COMPLETE PROJECT CAR. THIS VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN 1991 AND IS NOW DRIVEABLE BUT NEEDS WORK TO BE MORE THAN 75%.THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED, A/C DOUBTFUL.VACUUM LEAK (TYPICAL) ON LIGHTS. POP OPEN WHEN CAR IS PARKED, OKAY RUNNING, IT CAN BE SEEN IN THE THIRD PHOTO WHERE THE HOOD IS UP: THE MOTOR IS RUNNING AT THAT TIME THEREFORE THE HEADLIGHT PODS ARE IN THE DOWN/DRIVING/DAYTIME/LIGHTS OFF POSITION.FRONT AND REAR "RUBBER BABY BUGGY BUMPERS" REMOVED. (BAD CONDITION)MANY NEW COMPONENTS ON EXHAUST SYSTEM, CUSTOM PIPES AND MUFFLERS (NOT STOCK). ENGINE RUNS STRONG, SHIFTS WELL ALL 5 SPEEDS/REV. TOO. PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE BEEN ASKED ON DRIVABILITY. THE ECLAT IS LISTED AS A "PROJECT CAR" ONLY BECAUSE CURRENT OWNER FEELS IT NEEDS ATTENTION TO BELTS, HOSES AND OTHER COMPONENTS SINCE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITING SINCE 1991. THE CAR IS DEFINITELY STREET WORTHY AND FULLY CAPABLE OF BEING DRIVEN AS WOULD ANY USED CAR. AND SINCE ORIGINAL POSTING MORE OF THE INTERIOR HAS BEEN COMPLETED; I.E. HEADLINERS AND TRIM. CENTER COUNSEL INSTALLED AND TEMPORARY SEAT COVERS FOR DRIVER AND PASSANGER HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. NOT SHOWN IN ORGINAL PHOTOS THE FRONT LIP SPOILER HAS BEEN ATTACHED. AND YES THERE HAS BEEN A FULL OIL CHANGE AND FILTER ALSO ASKED THERE IS A FULL SIZED SPARE IN THE TRUNK, A JACK AND LUG WRENCH, NO OTHER TOOLS FINALLY YES THE CAR HAD BEEN REPAINTED, ORIGINAL COLOR WAS METALIC, MEDITERANIAN BLUE Original window sticker lists the following: Steel belted radials 5 speed all syncronized gearbox Electric window lifts 7J x 14 alloy wheels Electrically heated rear window Dual braking system servo assisted Twin Stromberg emission control carbs heater Seat belts front and rear Laminated windscreen Rack and pinon steering Full safety instrumentation Power steering Tinted glass Dual trumpet horns Electrically control outside mirrors Metallic Paint Leather interior Price 26,730.00 Note this is just a part of a poor condition window sticker found in the car. As this is listed as a project car, it means not all components function as intended and a good amount of TLC and mechanical work is required.More photos added at bidder request 4/11/2014 Thank You for continued interestRELISTED ITEM DUE TO HIGH BIDDER UNABLE TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION.PLEASE NOTE IF YOU BID, YOU WIN, YOU PAY. BIDDING ON EBAY IS A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE.