1965 Lotus Other

Elan S2 Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

Gasoline

I have owned this car fo 30 years. I bought it in a thousand pieces and went to work.It had 16069 miles on it at that time. The engine was done and brought up to S130 big valve specs.The transmission and drive train was gone through and all were well. I have restored and sold 3 other Elans since but this was the earliest, lowest mileage and the best. This is an early S2, serial 26-4151, the engine is the origional (c/w rope seal main and head that puts oil into rear cylinder when shutoff) with no valve seals. All the car is origional except for bonnet latch, air box and upholstery. Chassis is origional and appears to be still fine, no known issues (it's a fair weather car). Body is excellent but is in need of a fresh paint job. There are a few stress cracks in the factory hard top. DHC bows and window frames are good with a couple of blisters on the chrome. Windshield was new when the car was redone. It has a little clouding in the corners. Soft top is to be repaired as the windows were heat sealed to the vinyl and have come apart. The tonneau is in good shape. This is a positive earth car . All electricals and swithches work and there is a new starter in it. All brakes, clutch and suspension were gone over and refreshed when the car was put back together. I am selling because I have not even licenced it for the last three years. It was appraised 2 years ago at $22,000. It's getting harder to get out of and bending over to maintain it is tougher. I have placed a reasonable starting price on it which will allow the new owner enough room to paint it and tiddle up a few things they will want I am sure and still come in under the market value. It seems sportscars are back on the rise. I did drive it around a couple blocks today and all was well. Please email any questions you may have.A $1000 deposit is required within 48 hours of the auction close. The balance is to be paid within 10 days. All payments are through PayPal. If not done I will enter negative feedback an I reserve the right to relist the vehicle.