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£9,072 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1968 LOTUS ELAN +2
United Kingdom • 31 Aug 2025 • Lot LOT 684
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Lotus Elan +2 has been owned since 1987 and received a body-off restoration in 1988, including an engine rebuild. It features a Spyder chassis replacement, engine modifications, and interior upgrades, accompanied by a collection of receipts and historical documents.
Condition
7
The car had a body-off restoration in 1988 and a chassis replacement around 2003, indicating significant work. It also had some modifications done to the engine, drive shafts and interior. However, the car was off the road for 5 years and the last MoT certificate expired in 2017 suggesting that minor reconditioning may be required.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
500775
Odometer:
88,629 miles
Reg Number:
KYR3F
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The owner of this 1558cc Lotus Elan +2 tells us that is has been kept garaged throughout his tenure, which began in February 1987.
In 1988 the car received a comprehensive body-off restoration which included having the engine rebuilt and the bodywork stripped and resprayed.
The vehicle was off the road between 1997 and 2002, and around 2003 the chassis was replaced with a new Spyder chassis.
The engine has been modified with sprint cams and a big-valve head, and is equipped with an electric fan.
The Lotus has also received modified drive shafts with CV joint and rubber donut.
The interior features a Momo steering wheel, and a battery cutoff switch is fitted in the boot.
The car comes with a good collection of receipts from throughout the present owner's tenure.
Paperwork includes the current V5C in the vendor's name, MoT certificates from between 1986 and 2017, and technical information regarding the engine build.
Club publications are also included.
This Lotus was first regis...
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£4,839
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,785
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,801
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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