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Cosworth BDG–Powered 1970 Lotus Elan S4 Roadster
United States • 19 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Lotus Elan S4 Roadster features a potent Cosworth BDG 2.0L inline-four engine with dual Weber-style carburetors and a four-speed manual transmission. It recently received interior reconditioning, new carpeting, and a tune-up, presenting well with its white exterior and Panasport-style wheels.
Condition
7
The car underwent reconditioning in 2025 including an interior re-trim, carburetor installation, and engine tune-up. It has a new soft top and a recent battery shutoff. While mechanically updated, it still has 68k miles and some cosmetic details like fender flares and a SuperTrapp muffler suggest it has seen use. It has been unregistered since 2023.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
0048K
Odometer:
68,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Cosworth BDG 2.0L Inline-Four Dual Weber-Style FAJS Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission White Paint Black Soft Top Black Vinyl Upholstery 13" Panasport-Style Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Fender Flares Retractable Headlights Twin Bucket Seats
This 1970 Lotus Elan S4 is one of a claimed 2,976 Series 4 examples produced and was fitted with fender flares as well as a 2.0L Cosworth BDG inline-four as part of a build completed prior to the seller’s acquisition in 2022.
Following a period of storage, the car is noted to have undergone reconditioning work in 2025 that involved an interior re-trim in black vinyl, installation of dual Weber-style FAJS carburetors, an engine tune-up, and more as detailed below.
Finished in white with a black folding soft top, the car rides on Panasport-style 13″ alloy wheels and features retractable headlights, wraparound bumpers, and a SuperTrapp muffler.
Inside, twin bucket seats are accompanied by a wood-accented dashboard as well as Smiths, VDO, a...
Points of note
£760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,976
Median Price (Since 2020)
£74,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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