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£22,827
28-Years-Owned 1971 Lotus Elan +2S
United States • 6 Oct 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Lotus Elan +2S, a 28-year owner car, has been significantly upgraded with a Spyder Engineering chassis and a rebuilt engine featuring performance enhancements. While it presents well with a wood dashboard and desirable options, its accident history, color change, and TMU status suggest it's a well-maintained driver rather than a concours example.
Condition
7
The car has undergone significant mechanical rebuilds and upgrades including a new chassis, engine modifications, and upgraded suspension and drivetrain components. However, it has a history of an accident and a non-original paint color (repainted white from original Lotus Yellow), and the odometer is listed as TMU (True Mileage Unknown). These factors indicate it's in very good condition with some wear and necessary reconditioning, but not excellent or above.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
500121N
Odometer:
4,400 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Indicated, TMU Modified 1.6L Twin-Cam Inline-four Mikuni Flat-Slide Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Quaife Limited-Slip Differential Spyder Engineering Chassis Repainted White Black Vinyl Upholstery 13" Alloy Wheels Tony Thompson Racing Front Coilovers Webasto Black Vinyl Sunroof Madera Concepts Wood Dashboard Lotus Classic Certificate
This 1971 Lotus Elan +2S is believed to have been delivered new to a US serviceman stationed in the UK before being relocated to California and sold in 1975.
Following an accident and a color change to white in the latter half of the decade, the car spent time in various states before being acquired by the current owner in 1998.
It was subsequently fitted with a Spyder Engineering chassis in 2004 and underwent a rebuild of its 1.6L twin-cam inline-four from 2006 to 2008 that involved overboring the block as well as installing oversized forged pistons and a stroker crankshaft.
The 2+2 coupe rides on 13″ alloy wheels and has Tony Thompson Ra...
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£1,792
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,120
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£34,405
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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