Description
A very special Elan M100 SE Turbo, having been owned since new by a prominent and hugely respected member of the Lotus community. Sadly, it is only available now due to failing health.
Registered in March 1993, K569 JAH was a retirement present to himself, a Lotus staff member who was actually one of Lotus’ earliest employees, having joined in 1958 when the company was still based in Hornsey, North London.
Starting with the original Bill of Sale, the history portfolio fills three ring binders chronicling every expenditure, MPG calculations, every MOT certificate, most tax discs and comprehensive notes compiled by the owner over the years. The service history reads as follows…
June 1993 1111 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
November 1994 4535 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
February 1996 6726 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
April 1997 9755 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
March 1998 11779 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
April 1999 13553 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
April 2000 16211 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
April 2001 18236 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
April 2002 21712 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
February 2003 24597 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
May 2004 27364 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
May 2005 29620 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
March 2007 35854 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
April 2008 38380 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
April 2009 41838 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
April 2010 44014 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
April 2013 46885 miles Lotus Cars Service Department
April 2015 54182 miles Mark Burrage – Elan M100 specialist
April 2017 60441 miles Mark Burrage – Elan M100 specialist
March 2018 63348 miles Mark Burrage – Elan M100 specialist
May 2020 68611 miles Mark Burrage – Elan M100 specialist
October 2024 68761 miles Cranley Sports & Classics Ltd
Since coming in to my care, I have undertaken a comprehensive service, including replacement of the cambelt, thereby ensuring that the vehicle now wants for nothing and is ready to enjoy.
A regretful sale as the car has been enjoyed on a good number of overseas tours, often celebratory Lotus events or commemorations, UK-based rallies and displays and even the odd light-hearted competitive outing. Originally destined for a Far Eastern market, before being plucked from the production line by the owner, K569 JAH has the benefit of air conditioning and still has the original Blaupunkt Montreux radio/ cassette player, in full working condition. Full leather, a factory fitted alarm/ immobiliser and hood seals in a near-perfect condition contribute to making this car a truly outstanding example. Don’t be fooled by the lack of an SE badge on the back; it definitely is an SE but the Far Eastern market for which it was originally destined, specified it without.
For further information and to arrange a viewing, please call the details below at any time; evenings and weekends always a pleasure.
Buy with confidence – Guy Munday has over thirty-five years of Lotus marque experience.
Many thanks for looking!
