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£31,624

1971 Lotus Elan Sprint

United Kingdom • 29 May 2025

Vehicle Details

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This 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint is a restored example with a Lotus ‘Gold Leaf’ F1 livery. It features a 1.6-litre twin-cam engine, a new Lotus chassis, and numerous upgrades, with documented service history and restoration work.

Condition

8

The car has had a nut and bolt restoration. The seller does mention some paint imperfections due to storage conditions, but these are minor and the paintwork retains its lustre. The interior has been retrimmed in leather and shows very little wear. The car has also had a new chassis fitted and numerous mechanical upgrades. Overall, the car appears to be in excellent condition for its age.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

66,140 miles

Reg Number:

XDD 481J

RHD/LHD:

RHD

KEY FACTS This Lotus Elan Sprint is a restored example of the lightweight British sports car, finished in a Lotus ‘Gold Leaf’ F1 livery, in tribute to Graham Hill’s winning Type 49, and is offered from long-term ownership.

Under the bonnet is a 1.6-litre twin-cam ‘Big Valve’ inline-four fed by Dellorto carburettors, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

The seller notes that the car’s matching numbers status has been confirmed by Lotus Archivist, Andy Graham, with a supporting letter and certificate.

First registered in April 1971, this Elan Sprint is offered for sale by its owner of seven years, who has had a new Lotus chassis and several upgrades fitted to the car in October 2022.

The seller notes that between 2006 and 2014, the car underwent a ‘nut and bolt’ restoration, during which nearly all components were either replaced or refurbished.

The car has covered circa 10,000 miles since.

It is offered for sale from a private Lotus-themed collection, ...