Description
Lotus Elan Type 45 DHC SE, 52650 miles. First registered January 1970 and with full ownership and service history from new, including one owner for 35 years. Lotus replacement galvanised chassis, with Ziebart rustproofing. Carnival red paintwork in very good condition. Original seats, interior and dash all in excellent condition, with original Philips Turnlock radio and ‘Colin Chapman’ steering wheel.
I have owned the car since 2021 (I am the 5th registered owner). In the last four years this cherished car has been continuously improved and upgraded with work including:
• carburettors restored by Burlen, all new gaskets, seals and ‘O’ rings; new Facet fuel pump; (also new fuel tank in 2017)
• new battery, electronic ignition, coil, starter solenoid, Magnacor HT leads and spark plugs
• clutch slave cylinder restored and clutch feed pipe replaced with Aeroquip hose
• rear brake calipers overhauled, including new brake pistons and seals, and new brake pads; new brake master cylinder
• 5 new Pirelli Cinturato CA67 155R13 tyres; (also 4 new Rotoflex couplings in 2021)
• new Lotus twin-pipe stainless steel exhaust (Classic Team Lotus)
• Lifeline hand-held 2ltr fire extinguisher
• running lights upgraded with LEDs (excluding headlights)
• hood and (original) full tonneau in ‘as new’ condition
• fully serviced and professionally maintained by Purbeck Sports Cars; current MoT (March 2025) with no advisories
• Lotus Elan Handbook and Workshop Manual, and large history folder with documents and service history, and all original MoT certificates back to 1976; two sets of keys
Always garaged and dry weather use only; ready to go in time for summer!
