Description
This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Classic Car Sale at Stoneleigh Park 2024 on Saturday the 28th of September, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG.
The second generation of Colin Chapman's ground-breaking little Elan featured a full width veneered dashboard with a lockable glove compartment and various external changes including clustered taillights
Engine upgrades for the S2 included a new block (2731E) cast by Lotus, iron tappet sleeves, stronger 125E connecting rods and a 6-bolt flywheel
This delightful 1965 Series 2 has undergone a comprehensive rebuild by a previous owner which included a new Lotus chassis and some fresh paint
Acquired by our vendor around seven years ago from Paul Matty Sports Cars who have continued to maintain the car ever since
More recent attention includes an engine rebuild with core plugs, new water pump, oil pump, rear suspension rebuild, shocks, retroflex couplings, discs, gearbox, heater matrix, voltage regulator, clutch and the carbs were refurbished
In excess of £6, 500 expenditure within the last two years and over £2, 000 the year previously, the car has patently been maintained without compromise
The colour was changed to Medici Blue some years ago and currently displays some minor paint flexing and cracking, but our vendor can't bring himself to carry out another restoration when it remains a lovely usable classic that he can jump in and enjoy
It also benefits from four new tyres, a new tonneau cover, indoor car cover and a CTEK trickle charger. A new fuel pump has been fitted in the last few weeks and it will have a fresh MOT before the sale
In production for just 18 months, with only around 1, 250 built, the S2 is undoubtedly the rarest iteration and crisply presented, well maintained examples like this rarely come to market
