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£16,016 (Est: £17,000 - £22,000)
1973 Lotus Elan Plus 2S 2.0-Litre Ford Zetec Engine Conversion
United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026 • Lot 135
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AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Lotus Elan Plus 2S 130/5 features a desirable 2.0 litre Ford Zetec engine conversion by Classic & Retro Automotive Works in 2017, backed by extensive mechanical work documented in its history file. It's presented in Carnival Red with a well-maintained tan leather interior, professionally retrimmed dashboard, and a discreet push-button start, making it a rare and usable example of a collectable classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as a "well-presented example" with "very good order" bodywork. The tan leather interior presents "very well", and the dashboard was "professionally retrimmed and refitted earlier this year". While it has undergone a significant engine conversion and has a "discreet push-button start system", the overall description suggests excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition with only minor signs of age or use that would require minimal reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
73021200L
Odometer:
4,600 miles
Reg Number:
NKC 699M
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1973 Make: Lotus Model: Elan Plus 2S Registration: NKC 699M Chassis No: 73021200L Odometer: 4,600 The Lotus Elan Plus 2 represented the evolution of the original Elan, combining greater refinement, comfort and practicality with the exceptional handling for which Lotus had become renowned.
Designed as a 2+2 grand tourer, it featured a lightweight fibreglass body mounted on a steel backbone chassis and remained true to Colin Chapman’s philosophy of “adding lightness”.
Powered by Lotus’s twin-cam engine, the Plus 2 delivered spirited performance, precise steering and remarkable agility, while offering increased cabin space and long-distance usability.
Elegant styling, pop-up headlights and a well-appointed interior helped establish the model as one of Lotus’s most charismatic creations.
This 1973 example is presented in Carnival Red, having originally left the factory in blue, and the bodywork remains in very good order.
The Plus 2S had benefited from a few refinements introduc...
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£2,531
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,405
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