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1969 Lotus Elan S4 FHC

United Kingdom • 11 Jun 2026

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This 1969 Lotus Elan S4 FHC, cherished by the same owner for nearly 50 years, boasts a significant 'Big Valve' engine upgrade and a comprehensive mechanical restoration. It comes with an extensive history file and is MOT/Tax exempt, presenting a fantastic opportunity for a buyer ready to complete the final aesthetic touches.
While mechanically sorted and roadworthy, the car requires cosmetic attention to its bodywork, paint, and interior, making it an ideal project for a dedicated enthusiast looking to perfect this iconic British sports car.

Condition

7

The car is described as a 'fully roadworthy project that needs the final aesthetic touches to be completed.' While the mechanicals are largely sorted with a 'Big Valve' engine conversion and recent overhauls of suspension and brakes, there are several cosmetic imperfections mentioned. These include drill holes from mirrors/indicators, a driver's door needing adjustment, minor paint fracturing and crazing, small cracks in the windscreen, a rear window seal showing age, some chrome wear, and incomplete trim. The interior needs minor cosmetic touches, with a small crack on the dashboard, a couple of cracks in the centre console, a slightly loose driver's side door card, and small tears/staining on the headlining. The front bumper needs painting and refitting. These indicate it's in 'Very Good' condition, requiring minor reconditioning for aesthetics.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

368600

Odometer:

10,151 miles

Reg Number:

XJD 104G

RHD/LHD:

RHD

When the Lotus Elan debuted in 1962, it revolutionised sports car design.

Built under Colin Chapman’s philosophy of "Simplify, then add lightness," it married a revolutionary steel backbone chassis to a featherweight fibreglass body.

Weighing just 700kg and featuring telepathic rack-and-pinion steering alongside sophisticated all-independent suspension, the Elan delivered unmatched agility.

Introduced in 1968, the Series 4 (S4) Fixed Head Coupé (FHC) represents the model's most mature and coveted evolution.

The fixed roofline seamlessly transforms the sprightly roadster into a sophisticated GT, drastically improving cabin refinement, weatherproofing, and structural rigidity.

Visually distinguished by elegant flared wheel arches and a revised bonnet, the S4 also introduced an upgraded, ergonomic wooden dashboard.

Powered by the iconic, punchy Ford-based Twin-Cam engine, the S4 offers giant-killing performance and exceptional mid-corner speed.

Uniting motorsport-derived engineerin...