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£25,312

1972 Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupe

United Kingdom • 9 Apr 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupe is 1 of 856 ever built. It was originally a US market car, ordered in Lotus Yellow (L07) over Cirrus White (L04) with the Talbot-Aztec Gold band. It was repatriated to the UK in 2014 and subsequently, it has been the subject of restoration and a repaint in 2015 at a cost of some £4,080.

Condition

7

While the car has been restored and repainted, and has had some engine work done, the listing mentions that the car was originally supplied new to the USA and repatriated to the UK in 2014 and subsequently, it has been the subject of restoration and a repaint in 2015. Also, in 2015 the Sprint was the subject of some work by RJ Motors of Bideford in Devon. They fitted a roll cage and overhauled the engine. Therefore, the car is in very good condition.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

CV0275K

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

SCW 631L

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Brainchild of Lotus design and development engineer Ron Hickman, the Elan was introduced at the 1962 Earls Court Motor Show and promptly redefined its class in terms of ride, handling and performance.

Arguably the ultimate Elan derivative, the Sprint arrived in February 1971.

Characterised by its 'Big Valve' (126bhp / 113lbft) engine and bold colour schemes, the model was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.7 seconds and 121mph.

The Sprint was the final iteration of the Lotus Elan and was marketed between 1971 and 1973.

Lotus always intended it to be a distinct model in its own right, rather than a 'Series 5', primarily for marketing purposes, however, the model was dropped by from the Lotus line-up in August of 1973, with the Sprint remaining keenly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

One of circa 856 Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupes built, this example was built in April 1972 and originally supplied new to the USA and as such, is a US market car, ordered in Lotus Ye...