1965 Lotus Elan (1962-1975)

This 1965 Lotus Elan S2 roadster is said to have undergone a refurbishment in the early 1990s under prior ownership. The car is finished in green over black vinyl, and it is powered by a 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a black soft top, a bullet-style side mirror, pop-up headlights, round taillights, 15” steel wheels, and four-wheel disc brakes. Work performed after the previous owner’s acquisition in 2019 reportedly included rebuilding the Weber 40 DCOE carburetors, overhauling the ignition system, and replacing the pinion seal, fuel pump, center console, and carpets. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2024, this Elan has reportedly been stored without driving for several years and is now offered in New York with a tonneau cover and a clean Pennsylvania title. The car was repainted in green in the early 1990s according to the selling dealer, and the bumpers are finished in silver. Exterior details include a black soft top, a bullet-style side mirror, a central exhaust outlet, and round Lucas taillights. A supplementary vacuum chamber has been added ahead of the radiator to assist the pop-up headlights. Paint chips and scratches are noted around the car. Silver-finished 15” steel wheels wear chrome hubcaps and are mounted with 155/80 Lexani tires. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs, and the calipers were reportedly rebuilt in 2018. The bucket seats and door panels are trimmed in black vinyl, and the color-coordinated center console and carpets are said to have been replaced since 2019. Lap belts have been added, and the replacement burl-wood-veneer dashboard fascia houses an inoperative push-button AM/FM radio. The wood-rimmed steering wheel shows wear and fronts Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 75k miles, and total mileage is unknown. The 1.6-liter DOHC inline-four is equipped with dual Weber 40 DCOE carburetors, and the valve cover is finished in blue. The engine block is said to have been replaced several decades ago with a unit sourced from a 1966 model. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. A reproduction identification plate is shown above, and the chassis number – 264055 – is prepended with “US65” in the VIN listed on the current Pennsylvania title.