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LOT 407

1968 Lotus Elan +2 Registration no. BGU 853G Chassis no. 50/1070

Sold for £13,500 inc. premium
Lot 407

1968 Lotus Elan +2
Registration no. BGU 853G Chassis no. 50/1070

1968 Lotus Elan +2
Registration no. BGU 853G
Chassis no. 50/1070

Odometer reading: 75,101
MOT: Exempt


*Low mileage
*Comprehensive history file
*Fully restored and recently refreshed

Footnotes

This 1968 example of the Elan +2 is finished in red with a black leather interior and was previously restored in 2000. More recently the car has been refreshed and shows a mere 75,101 miles on the odometer. Fitted with a replacement Lotus galvanised chassis and Roto-flex driveshaft couplings, this Elan presents very well. The paintwork is in good order and the interior is also in excellent condition with both seats, door cards and dashboard all presenting well. Offered in SE specification including Weber carburettors, the 1,558cc twin-cam engine is mated to a stainless-steel exhaust and is reported to be in good driving condition having been treated to new plugs, leads, coil and servicing less than 50 miles ago. Ready to be enjoyed by a new custodian, this Elan comes complete with a history file detailing previous maintenance work, sundry invoices, previous MOT test certificates and the current UK V5 registration documents. This certainly represents one of the best examples on the market today.

Vendor Score Total: 86 /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: 21 /25
Body Work: 4
Paint: 4
Glass: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16 /20
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Axles: 4
Suspension: 4
Brakes: 4

INTERIOR TOTAL: 16 /20
Seats: 4
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Trim: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10 /10
Main components: 5
Ancillary components: 5

ENGINE TOTAL: 19 /20
Starting: 5
Running: 5
Under Bonnet: 4
Mechanical components: 5

Car History File: 4

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