1966 Lotus Elan (1962-1975)

This 1966 Lotus Elan S2 was purchased by the seller approximately seven years ago as a stalled refurbishment project that was subsequently brought to completion. A replacement 1,679cc twin-cam inline-four and close-ratio four-speed manual transmission were installed, and the fiberglass bodywork is finished in yellow over a black interior. Additional features include a removable body-color hardtop, a black soft top, four-wheel disc brakes, independent suspension, dual Weber carburetors, an AM/FM radio, knock-off steel wheels, and pop-up headlights. The car was previously listed on BaT in October 2023, and updates since that time include adding electronic ignition, CV joints, an alternator, LED headlights, and GPS gauges. This Elan S2 is now offered with a tool kit, marque literature, and British Columbia registration in the seller’s name. The fiberglass bodywork was removed from the steel backbone chassis and reportedly covered with an additional layer of fiberglass before being repainted its current shade of yellow under previous ownership. Exterior details include a removable body-color hardtop, a black Robbins soft top, silver-finished bumpers, and pop-up headlights. The headlights have been replaced with Hella quartz lenses and 24k-lumen LED bulbs. The 13” steel wheels are secured by three-eared knock-off spinners that were replaced since the last auction, and the wheels are mounted with 145-width Centred tires. The four-wheel disc brake system features cross-drilled rotors up front and stainless-steel lines. The seller states the suspension and steering systems have been rebuilt with replacement shocks, bushings, springs, and ball joints. The cabin features fixed-back bucket seats that have been reupholstered in black vinyl along with a matching center console. A Pianola Symphonic AM/FM radio is fitted in the wood dash, which was stripped, re-stained, and recoated in epoxy. Soprema insulation material was added to the cabin before the installation of replacement carpets, and additional equipment includes three-point seatbelts, a custom rear parcel shelf, and a heater. The seller reports that stainless-steel reinforcement plates have been added to the firewall bulkheads. The wood-rimmed steering wheel with a Lotus center cap sits ahead of replacement instrumentation including a 125-mph GPS speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary displays. The five-digit odometer shows one mile with total mileage is unknown. The replacement Lotus twin-cam inline-four was reportedly rebuilt, bored, and stroked to displace 1,679cc before being installed under current ownership. The engine is reportedly equipped with a 701M block along with dual Weber carburetors and a tubular stainless-steel header and exhaust system. According to the seller, the cylinder head was ported, the generator and carburetors rebuilt, and .030”-over pistons were installed along with Burton camshafts, King bearings, billet H-beam connecting rods, a gear-reduction starter, an electric fuel pump, and stainless-steel clutch lines.  An alternator conversion has been performed. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a replacement Lotus close-ratio four-speed manual transmission. The seller states that the frame was strengthened and welded as needed before being repainted under current ownership. The Rotoflex half-shafts have been replaced with 110mm CV joints. The vehicle does not have a title and is being sold on its British Columbia registration, which serves as the ownership document in British Columbia, Canada.