1972 Lotus Type G Elan Sprint DHC
Highlights
- Desirable and more powerful Sprint final version of Elan
- One of only 856 convertibles built
- Full history file with extensive records back to car’s earliest days
- Galvanised chassis fitted and recent new clutch
- New dashboard fitted and rewired and many other new parts
- Superb example in classic yellow and white with gold decals and bumpers
The Appeal
Often the models built late in a car’s life are not always the best. Not so with the Elan. Chapman saved the best until last.
The Sprint, which was a sort of ‘Series 5’ Elan, got 20% more power thanks to a reworked cylinder head and big Weber DCOE 31 carbs. Those changes are alone make them desirable. Then there is the two-tone colour scheme, accented with neat details like gold decals and bumpers.
Just 856 ‘DHC’ convertibles were built like this car. It is a ‘Type G’ model, one of 642, built in 1972 and still in superb, original and unmodified condition. Look beyond the appealing yellow and white colour scheme and you will find a very well kept car that is cosmetically spot on and mechanically in very good order. The car sits on a galvanised Elan chassis.
The history file is both extensive and impressive. Recent work includes a new clutch, new dashboard - also rewired - as well as a speed service and new tyres. The car was recently fully checked over by a professional motor engineer and given a positive bill of health.
The Elan is one of the greatest sports cars ever built. This pretty example is both rare, much-historied and in great order. One not to miss.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in the UK on 1st August 1972
- Four registered keepers according to HPI and DVLA records
- Current keeper since November 2021
- Chassis records confirm the car as a Type G
- Only 856 DHC Sprints believed built of which 642 were Type G 1972 cars
- Full workshop manual included
- Full history file with previous registered keepers, bills, repairs, and services
- All recent work carried out by a professional motor engineer
- Always garaged
- Recent new clutch, radiator, carpets, hood, battery and windscreen
- MOT and tax exempt by age
- Last MOT expired August 2022 with no advisories
The Condition
- Very pretty yellow and white factory-correct colour scheme in good overall condition
- Due to the age of the car there are some light marks to paintwork to note
- These include some lightly touched in paintwork areas
- Correct gold decals and bumpers and factory badging all intact and well kept
- Bodywork is in very good order with no reported accident damage and straight lines and fit
- Underside in very good condition with evidence of protective undersealing
- Galvanised chassis reported to be well kept with no issues to note
- No reported structural issues and none arose on the last MOT test in 2021
- Black mohair roof in good condition with vinyl tonneau included
- Factory correct black wheels with spinners in good order as shown
- Recently fitted with four new tyres all round with few miles since fitment
- Black factory-correct interior with very good overall condition for age
- Black bucket seats in vinyl and fabric show very good condition and little wear
- Refurbished veneer dashboard looks very good and benefit from recent rewiring
- Period-correct radio sound system and Lotus three-spoke leather wheel as shown
- Recent new carpets and hood reported
The Mechanics
- 1,558cc twin cam engine to Spring specification with factory revised cylinder head
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Engine and gearbox recently removed for checks and to fit clutch
- Recent new clutch professionally fitted by motor engineer
- Vendor reports that the car wants for nothing due to recent checks
- Speedometer recently serviced
- Original and unmodified car that drives as it should according to vendor
- No reported running or driving issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1972
- Make Lotus
- Model Elan
- Colour Yellow
- Odometer 64,059 Miles
- Engine size 1558
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Carmarthenshire
- Location Wales
- Country United Kingdom
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