1967 Lotus Other

Roadster (convertible) Convertible

4-cylinder , dual overhead camshaft

4-speed Manual

456196

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This is a great little car. It's got a lot of heart. More importantly is its incredible Power-to Weight Ratio . Nimble steering and the short-throw shift lever make it an absolute joy to drive. Changing gears without an annoying "snick" is the norm with the Elan. Direct and quick =smooth. The car attracts a lot of attention either at MG's on the Rocks or at Cars & Coffee at Hunt Valley. Several upgrades done on my watch are new motor mounts , new starter(have the orig. Lucas), new Dynomax muffler and tailpipe, new Vredestein 155R-13 tires (I like the original look and handling), a Robbins top (new and in box),new points and condenser to replace Pertronix which replaced Luminition. Recent tune-up on Webers to eliminate "bogg" and timing by Merriman's. Modifications. Pat Braden's book helped me smooth out the engine with new "idle " jets 40 f-9. What a tiger she is now! I know of two previous owners who did a great job of maintaining improving /upgrading the car to keep her in very fine condition. Suspect broken speedometer at some time in past, as 24k. miles is perhaps lower than actual. Am selling my Lotus very reluctantly because of a back problem making it difficult to get in and out. I want to see some enthusiast take her on the backroads more often than I am able. Good luck! On Nov-22-13 at 09:57:38 PST, seller added the following information: Need to insert a few more things that I have thought of regarding the condition of the car , accessories and availability to see it. It is indeed a Series 3 model and I hope the firewall mounted I.D. plate can answer some of your questions regarding its manufacture. Don't know anything about workability of the neat-fitting aftermarket radio/cassette with extending antenna. The drivers side window is showing a scratch as if the roller is askew. The rear-view mirror above the dash is pretty obviously original; the passenger side one is without identifying label, but on the drivers side is a Raydyot. The doughnuts look good and showing no signs of deterioration. Clutch works well, with no sign of slippage. The brakes are good but could need pads ; the rotors are smooth . One bidder has asked to see the car. Of course I will make the car available for inspection for any serious buyer or his agent at a mutually agreeable time. My ownership of the car has lasted about 3 years and 900 miles . The previous elderly owner was not talkative; I believe he had it for 10+ years. So, you must sleuth out the previous owners since she was built. The marketing of the car has been expanded to Worldwide I will continue to answer any serious questions on Ebay. Good Luck On Nov-25-13 at 19:24:49 PST, seller added the following information: On Nov-29-13 at 20:39:31 PST, seller added the following information: To review picture showing spider cracks in former battery area of left rear fender see below: http://www.flickr.com/photos/56076918@N05/11127176125/