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£28,125 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
Sold Pre Sale** 1974 Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupé
United Kingdom • 24 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupé, converted from a Coupé, boasts a new Spyder chassis and full restoration. Recent maintenance includes an engine rebuild and servicing, making it a well-maintained classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as beautifully presented and maintained, having undergone a full restoration and benefiting from a new chassis. While there are limited receipts for the restoration itself, recent maintenance work totaling £10,000 suggests a commitment to keeping the car in excellent condition. The description indicates minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
73010623E
Odometer:
42,575 miles
Reg Number:
RKN 618M
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Lotus Classic Certificate (73010623E) confirms that this was an Elan Sprint Coupé, supplied via by the Riverview Garage to fulfil Works Order D478 The chassis was replaced with a Spyder unit in October 1984 and it's believed converted to a drophead coupé at this time.
Various receipts are on file for interior trim, engine parts, rechroming etc.
The car was fully restored by the previous owner and refinished in Lagoon Blue over Cirrus White, however only a few receipts are on file for these works by Mick Miller Classic Lotus Purchased by our vendor in October 2020 and since then has been maintained by Trevor Farrington Ltd in Knutsford Some £10,000 of works have been carried out in the last four years including an engine rebuild, master cylinder overhaul, small issues like door handles, door seals etc.
and routine servicing The result is a beautifully presented and maintained example at a very sensible estimate.
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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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