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£16,057
1971 Lotus Elan +2S Coupe
United States • 27 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot #235350
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AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Lotus Elan +2S Coupe, sold for $20,500, features a rebuilt 1.6L twin-cam inline-four and a four-speed manual transmission. While it has undergone mechanical refurbishment, the car presents cosmetic issues like cracking paint and a damaged dashboard.
Condition
5
The car has cracking paint, the headlights are stuck, the dash is cracked, and there are oil leaks. While the engine has been rebuilt, the car has a number of cosmetic and mechanical issues that indicate noticeable wear, making it Above Average.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
500098N
Odometer:
52,000 miles
Reg Number:
0098N
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Overbored 1.6L Twin-Cam Inline-Four Four-Speed Manual Transmission Repainted Yellow Black Vinyl Upholstery 13" Steel Center-Lock Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Dual Zenith-Stromberg Carburetors Modified Exhaust System 2020 Engine Rebuild
This 1971 Lotus Elan +2S fixed-head coupe was sold new through Bob Challman’s Ecurie Shirlee Corporation of Manhattan Beach, California.
Chassis 50/0098N was later purchased by the current owner in 2020 and subsequently underwent an engine rebuild as well as steering, braking, and drivetrain work as part of a mechanical refurbishment completed by Elite Vehicle Restorations of Denver, North Carolina.
The car is finished in yellow over black vinyl and is powered by an overbored 1.6L twin-cam inline-four that breathes through dual Zenith-Stromberg carburetors.
It rides on 13″ steel wheels with center-lock hubs and is further equipped with a four-speed manual transmission, constant-velocity rear axles, and four-wheel disc brakes.
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£1,792
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,405
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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