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£19,550
Property of a deceased's estate 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupé
United Kingdom • 12 Jul 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupé is a rare, sought-after model with a Vegantune 152bhp engine and Spyder replacement chassis. It has been minimally used since being acquired in 2018 and would benefit from a shake-down and service before further road use.
Condition
5
The car's description indicates a well-maintained vehicle with some signs of age and use. While it has had significant restoration work, including a replacement chassis and engine rebuild, it also requires a shake-down and service before further road use. The presence of minor cosmetic issues like the yellow paint with gold bumpers, along with the need for recommissioning, suggests it's not in pristine condition but is still above average.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
03019
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
YPN 783J
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• Rare and sought-after model • Spyder replacement chassis • Vegantune 152bhp engine • Little used since acquisition in 2018 • History file available The Sprint was the final version of the original Lotus Elan, being marketed between 1971 and 1973, following the Series 1, 2, 3 and 4.
The main difference from the S4 was the Sprint's more powerful version of the Lotus twin-cam engine, developing 135bhp, while Weber carburettors (subsequently Dell'Orto) replaced the S4's Strombergs.
Produced in limited numbers, the Sprint is now one of the most sought-after Elan types.
This Sprint's history file contains a photocopy buff logbook for 'YPN 783J' stamped 21st April 1971 and listing seven owners from 1971 to 1975.
In addition there are various items of correspondence on file dating from the early 1980s between the then keeper Mr Wetherill and Vegantune of Spalding, containing details of a complete restoration costing £6,150.
At this time the car was finished in VW metallic green, with fr...
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£14,062
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£31,159
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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