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1974 Lotus Elan +2 S 130/4

This special car named ‘Isa’ after a former long term owner called Isabel is truly deserving of a new owner to finally return her to the road after a wait of forty years

Having been off the road for the last 40 years, this interesting, original and low mileage Lotus Elan has been subject to some restoration, and covered a mere 35,000 miles between 1974 (when first registered) and 1980 after which the car was taken off the road, as evidenced by retained DVLA correspondences and its last 80’ tax disc that still sits in the window. It retains its factory original Lotus chassis which was recently subject to a thorough examination and found to be in excellent condition.

As there are less than a thousand Plus 2 Elans believed to be in existence these evocative cars bear the historical Lotus emblem that adorned the race cars of drivers such as Stirling Moss, Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Jochen Rindt, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Nelson Piquet, Mika Hakkinen and Ayrton Senna. This was an advanced car for the early 70’s with a 0-60 time of just 7 seconds. This very rare example is surely set to appreciate in value and interest.

This Elan was restored over a period of time by its former owner in a way that preserved the car’s originality and patina. The restoration work included a full engine rebuild! However please note the engine will need to be run in by the next owner before the car is driven beyond 3000 rpm.

The car’s weak point is the paintwork. Although it was repainted by the previous owner the finish is not particularly good, this means the new custodian can have some fun and pick the colour.

Under the existing owner a few more remaining jobs were completed*

*New headliner.

*A new control valve for the pop-up headlights.

*Carburettors entirely rebuilt by a specialist in November 2021 at a cost of £1000.

*A complete overhaul of the clutch costing £900 pounds.

*The fitting of a new timing chain tensioner.

1.6 Litre petrol.

4 Speed manual.

First registered 02/1974.

35,253 miles.

Cream 4 seat half leather interior.

Original Philips radio.

Original V5.

Outside temperature gauge.

Heated rear screen.

Upper front window tint.

Electric windows.

Pop up electric headlights.

Located in Southern Ireland, it was sold new in Northern Ireland so is a UK registered car.