Lotus Elan +2S 130/5 Convertible, 1974
Lotus Elan
Lotus Elan•
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Chassis No.: 73121924L
Engine No.: P31755
£16,313 | Sold
- Variant: Convertible
- Transmission: Manual
- Body Colour: Silk Red
Rare Hexagon of Highgate conversion, fabulous colour combination, factory galvanised chassis, suspension upgrades and a £13,000+ recommission 220 miles ago. In October 1972 the +2 S 130/5 was launched and as suggested by the name, this final derivative of the Elan was to have a 5-speed gearbox and 'big valve' 1,558cc engine with higher compression for the UK-market. The factory never offered a soft top +2 so a number of Lotus specialists stepped into the breach including, as this example, Hexagon of Highgate.
Converted from new in 1973 and first registered in 1974, this very attractive big-valve, 5-speed car is finished in Silk Red with an Oatmeal leatherette interior, Walnut dashboard and Lotus alloys. With its most recent owner and her late husband since 2003. Extensively recommissioned including an engine rebuild in 2019 (£13,500), with details in the file and only 220 miles since. Replacement galvanised chassis (11/11/1996) and has been set up with Pat Thomas suspension/steering and rose-jointed wishbones. Supplied with its history file containing the handbooks, invoices etc., an excellent hood and tonneau and two sets of keys.
Not started for some time so an element of recommissioning is to be expected.
Cost
79,698 AED
