LOT 59

1970 Lotus Elan S4 Drophead Coupé Registration no. BDM 505H Chassis no. 7005110126G

Sold for £22,500 inc. premium

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Lot 59

1970 Lotus Elan S4 Drophead Coupé
Registration no. BDM 505H Chassis no. 7005110126G

Bonhams July Motoring Auction|25 July 2020, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1970 Lotus Elan S4 Drophead Coupé
Registration no. BDM 505H
Chassis no. 7005110126G

Odometer Reading: 78,182
MoT Expiry: N/A

*Restored by a previous owner – bills on file
*Garaged and little used in last eight years
*Engine set up eight years ago

Colin Chapman's ethos of producing engaging, lightweight sports cars truly came to fruition with the Elan, which drew on the earlier Elite's attributes and developed a bigger customer base along the way. This later example is said to have a very good body and good paint, and the hood was replaced eight years ago. The glass and the wheels/tyres are in average order, the vendor says. The interior remains tidy with seemingly little wear. Engine starting and running, as well as components, are seller-rated as good and the underbonnet appearance as average, while gearbox and clutch, along with the brakes are said to be very good. The electrical system is said to be good and a battery isolation switch is fitted.

Restored by a previous owner and seeing little use in the last eight years, this Elan should please any old-school Lotus enthusiast.

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 57/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 14/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 2
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 2

INTERIOR TOTAL: 9/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
Headlining: 3
Seats: 2
Trim: 2

ENGINE TOTAL: 11/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 2

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 14/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 3/5

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