Not Sold • £13,000 - £15,000
1971 Lotus Elan +2S A well-presented Elan +2S with provenance, upgrades, and enthusiast appeal
United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026 • Lot 136
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Lotus Elan +2S, finished in Red (originally Yellow), has had only three owners and benefits from a recent mechanical refurbishment, including an engine overhaul and new brakes. While the interior presents well, the exterior shows some age-related imperfections.
Condition
6
The car presents well overall but does show the expected imperfections for its age, including paint marks, cracking in places, and marks on the rear bumper. Some reconditioning is required.
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Manual
Transmission:
7108130575L
Chassis No:
Odometer:
81,654 miles
KLR 38K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
The odometer currently displays 81,654 miles, and the car benefits from the desirable five‑speed manual gearbox, a feature that is increasingly hard to find on these.
The interior presents very well, with the headlining in good condition and the seats clean and tidy.
Externally, the car also presents impressively, though it does show the expected imperfections for its age, including paint marks, cracking in places, and marks on the rear bumper, all of which are visible in the accompanying photographs.
This example has been the subject of significant recent mechanical refurbishment under the vendor’s ownership.
The engine has been overhauled and now benefits from new carburettors, a new clutch, new brakes, and a modern electric fuel pump.
A new CV joint driveshaft conversion kit has just been fitted, supported by an invoice dated January 2026.
The chassis is also said to have been galvanised on both sides, adding some reassurance regarding long‑term structural condition.
The car ...
Points of note
£2,531
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,405
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 29 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
81,456 miles
Registration Date
1971-09-06
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 30 2018 with 81,456 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 clamps. (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 20 2015 with 81,412 miles
Passed
On Apr 25 2014 with 81,382 miles
Passed
On Apr 26 2013 with 81,269 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed
On Oct 21 2011 with 81,150 miles
Passed
On Sep 29 2010 with 80,975 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2009 with 80,869 miles
Passed
On Mar 20 2008 with 80,534 miles
Passed
On Apr 10 2007 with 80,031 miles
Failed
On Mar 29 2007 with 80,028 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Entered:
- advise both rear drive shaft rubbers
- advise all rear suspension bushes
Passed
On Mar 28 2006 with 79,882 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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