Description
Probably the best Elan ever built - certainly the most useable and ‘modern’ Elan. 26r looks with reliable engine and 5 speed box.
Commissioned by a wealthy collector to be the Ultimate Elan and to be built at no expense spared. Well over £100, 000 spent with invoices.
The brief was to bring the fabulous Chapman Elan bang up to date. A long distance fast road car.
Specification includes:
Body modified and painted by Option 1. Bodyshell fitted with Elan 26R type front and rear wheel arches, 26R front bumper and flat rear transom. Finished in Jaguar Opalescent Blue.
Bespoke premium quality leather interior including leather headlining and crash pad.
Black ‘super wool’ carpets.
Heated seats. Adjustable lumber supports.
New Spyder Zetec chassis and suspension.
Ford Sierra front and rear brake calipers.
Ford Zetec engine built by Dunnell engines, 250bhp and 183lb/ ft torque.
Ford MT75 5 speed gearbox.
Ford Sierra 4x4 Limited slip differential (3. 62).
14” Minilite type wheels.
Bespoke teak dashboard featuring Elan S1-S3 toggle switches.
Rebuilt period Bluetooth radio hands free.
A Stunning and useable Elan
Selling a few of my treasures - Fabulous, Lotus Elan race project, S1 Elan, Carrera Panamericana Lotus race car ( came 6Th) , 1275 GT. Mini Jem - Looks like a Lotus, drives Like a Lotus - isn’t a Lotus. Superb. Watch this space - see other listings.
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MIGHT CONSIDER A LOTUS 7 S1 IN P/ X OR Elite Type14
