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£24,188

1974 Lotus Elan +2 130/5

United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2023

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AI Listing Summary

This 1974 Lotus Elan +2 130/5, sold for £24,188, features the desirable 'Big Valve' engine and five-speed manual gearbox. It was originally finished in Roman Purple Metallic and has covered a credible 77,262 miles but now requires recommissioning after storage, presenting an opportunity for restoration enthusiasts.

Condition

6

The car is described as being in need of recommissioning after a period of dry storage, suggesting it is not in top condition. Although it had an older restoration, it requires work to bring it back to its best. Moderate wear is expected considering its age and storage, and the need for recommissioning points to some mechanical and cosmetic work being necessary.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

73121897L

Odometer:

77,262 miles

Reg Number:

NFR 688M

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Progressively evolved, the ultimate +2 boasted a 130bhp, 1.6 litre ‘twin-cam’ engine and five-speed manual transmission.

Of the 5,200 made, just 1,200 2+2-seater Elans are thought to have survived.

This UK market Lotus Elan +2 offered here, was built on 3 rd January 1974 and supplied new by Hargreaves & Bailey of Blackpool to a Mrs.

B.Y.

Soper, being handed over to her on the 28” January 1974.

Unusually, originally ordered in a single colour, Roman Purple Metallic (L21) with what we believe was an Oatmeal interior, the Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance on file also confirms that the car was specified as the ultimate +2 specification with the 'Big Valve' engine and five-speed manual gearbox, which is still in the car, with the speedo displaying c.77,262 miles.

A letter from Mr Andy Graham at the Lotus Archives, dated 25 th April 2016, states: 'The VIN supplied for your Lotus Elan +2 was 73121897 L which can be broken down into the build date ( 7312=1973 , December)…...The or...