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£23,062 (Est: £5,000 - £8,000)

1970 Lotus Elan Series 4 SE Coupé

United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 739

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AI Listing Summary

This 1970 Lotus Elan S4, finished in Carnival Red with a black interior, is a barn find that has been in storage since the late 1990s. Offered from a deceased estate and without reserve, it requires full recommissioning.

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Condition 

3

This car is a 'true barn find' that has been off the road for many years and requires complete recommissioning. It has been stored since the late 1990s and little is known of its earlier history, indicating it's in below average condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

0020E

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

EGK 100J

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Lotus Elan Series 4 was produced during the late 1960s and early 1970s and is widely regarded as one of the most engaging lightweight British sports cars of its era, combining advanced chassis design with compact dimensions and agile handling This 1970 example is finished in red with a black interior and has been stored for many years, presenting today as a genuine barn find that will require full recommissioning Like other Elan S4 models, it is powered by Lotus’ twin cam four-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels through a manual gearbox, a combination well known for delivering lively performance and excellent balance Having been off the road since the late 1990s, the car will now require complete recommissioning, offering the next owner the opportunity to return it to the road or rebuild to their own preferred specification Little is known of the earlier history, however the car was purchased by its late owner in November 1998 having had seven previous keepers and is now being...

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£760

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£21,976

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£74,250

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