1966 Lotus

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Unexpected expenses force me to sell my favorite project. If you're looking for a restored-to-factory specs car, this isn't it, but if you want the Elan that ACBC would have built if cost weren't a major consideration, then look no further. This was to be a street machine, but would also be great for auto-X or gymkhana use. 1966 Lotus Elan S2 RHD 44K miles on the odometer, but unknown actual miles. Engine re-built by AVO prior to my acquisition, with performance cams, re-jetted Weber carbs, cartridge water pump, aluminum flywheel, recently installed pre-engaged starter (so much better than the Lucas original). Lumenition optical trigger electronic ignition. Also has new clutch disc, low pressure electric fuel pump, freshly cleaned fuel tank, freshly cleaned carbs, almost unused (but aged) Pirelli 3000 tires, and K&N filter. Has k/o steel wheels that look very fresh, and a virtually new wood dash (but with the pesky burn mark under the dash lamp). Simpson lap/shoulder harness mounted to roll bar. Momo Monte Carlo steering wheel. Car is built on the following SpyderSport components: tubular spaceframe, with front A-arms and rear suspension conversion, Spax dampers, CV joint rear axle conversion, F/R anti-sway bars, frame-mounted roll bar and anti-intrusion side bars. Things that remain to be done: Finish syncing carbs, connect speedometer (may want to replace cable), fit the new bonnet, dial-in F/R suspension settings, install fresh battery, complete check-over and shake-down then paint to your preference. I had also planned to re-build the brake MC and replace the Lucas coil with a Bosch Blue. Obviously this is not a box-of-parts project, but a nearly complete, driveable as-is rebuilt Elan. Link to YouTube clip of first drive after engine re-installed: http://youtu.be/x7tjotABuOc Link to gallery of pictures: http://summerinmaine.smugmug.com/Cars/1966-Lotus-Elan-S2-SE/13671861_3FBpsw#998437774_utBJE Title is in my name and clear. However, original title document is in storage in SoCal, and I will not be down there to access it until March 2012, so vehicle will be sold on a CA DMV Bill of Sale and Form DMV227 Application for Replacement/Transfer of Title. Alternatively to the DMV227, I will apply for a replacement title and sign it over once I've received it. The nitty-gritty: Shipping will be at Buyer's sole cost and sole responsibility for all arrangements. Buyer can arrange for crating at buyer's expense as well as shipping. I will cooperate with your chosen shipper, but any expenses incurred thereby are buyers responsibility. Please read the listing and conditions of sale carefully before bidding. When you bid on this item, you are entering into a binding contract with the seller to buy and pay for this item. What you see and is described in this listing is what you get, nothing more. I do not sell and ship on an approval basis, so please make sure that this is the item you want and make sure it is in the condition you can use. Item is sold “where is” and in "as is" condition with no warranty or guarantee and sale is final with no returns or refunds, unless item is seriously mis-described either here or in response to a question. If you have any questions, email via eBay and I will answer quickly (during west coast USA waking hours). Upon request, I will supply a phone number for more discussion. Please ask all questions before you bid so that there will not be any misunderstanding on the condition or description. If you are interested in this item, bid on it and bid early. I may end the auction early, as the item is for sale locally and through other venues. I accept PayPal (for the deposit) for the buyer's convenience, or other secured payment (for deposit/full amount), but Buyer will be responsible for any PayPal (3%) or other money transfer fees. Absolutely no cashiers checks drawn on Nigerian banks or the like. Non-refundable (except as above) deposit of $2,000 will be required within 48 hours, or sale will be canceled, item will be re-listed and negative feedback may follow. Full payment in collected funds must be made within 7 days from the end of the auction or the above-noted consequences will ensue. I will work with an international buyer, but I'm not in a major metropolitan area, so the time until shipment will likely be somewhat longer. I apologize for all the conditions, but some eBay buyers just don't seem to "get it."