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1972 Lotus Elan Sprint
United Kingdom • 25 Jun 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint is a UK-market fixed-head coupe with only three registered keepers. It features enhancements like a Spyder chassis, five-speed gearbox, and Koni shock absorbers, plus a detailed history since 1978, suggesting a well-maintained but not perfect example.
Condition
7
The car has been sympathetically enhanced and has a detailed history file. The description mentions bodywork restoration, repaint, retrimmed interior, and engine overhaul. There are some modifications like the Spyder chassis and Type 9 gearbox. While well-maintained, the need for these enhancements and the age of the vehicle suggest slight wear is visible, thus a 'Very Good' condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
7108200323E
Odometer:
23,000 miles
Reg Number:
CUT 580K
RHD/LHD:
RHD
"The Elan remains the definitive small-bore sportscar, the standard by which all others have come to be measured" (Car & Driver magazine, December 1989) Brainchild of Lotus design and development engineer Ron Hickman, the Elan was introduced at the 1962 Earls Court Motor Show.
Based around a steel backbone chassis (a.k.a.
the 'Chapman Bracket') clad with lightweight fibreglass bodywork, it boasted such niceties as all-round independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, pop-up headlights and integral bumpers.
Powered by a 1600cc (initially 1500cc) 'twin-cam' four-cylinder engine mated to four-speed (later five-speed) manual transmission, the diminutive Lotus 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.
Only in production until August ...
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£14,062
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£31,159
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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