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£18,000
1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130/5
United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130/5, finished in Carnival Red with an Oatmeal interior, has been owned by the seller for ~20 years. It features an engine rebuild, overhauled gearbox, and comes with a comprehensive history file, original toolkit and manuals, making it a desirable classic.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in superb condition visually, with even paint coverage and a healthy shine, thanks to being consistently garaged. The interior is also impressive, combining a high level of originality with a handful of useful enhancements. However, there are minor imperfections such as a blemish on the C-pillar, slight bubbling on the passenger door, and a surface fracture on the headlamp unit. The steering wheel shows age-related wear, and the rear glass seal shows mild signs of age. The listing mentions that minor reconditioning may be required.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
7307 1522L
Odometer:
80,786 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The iconic Elan had served Lotus since 1962, offering a masterclass in sporting character, thanks to Colin Chapman's vision and ability to harness Motorsport dynamics in a practical and fun car.
The clever combination of utilising Ford engines with Lotus heads, installed in a pretty fibre-glass body on top of a steel backbone chassis proved to be a hit with the public.
As Lotus developed the car, they became more comfortable and refined, yet never diluted the appeal of the original.
The Elan +2S followed in 1968, gaining useful dimensions to accommodate two rear seats and a bigger boot.
Yet, its performance and agility were still very evident and marked the start of the progression of the upmarket shift of the Elan.
Notable for being the first Elan to be completely factory built and not available to be bought in component form, the plush, spacious interior with a plethora of features was complemented by the inclusion of the Big Valve twin-cam 1.6-litre Ford engine in 1970.
The fi...
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£1,792
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,405
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