1966 Lotus Elan (1962-1975)

This 1966 Lotus Elan S2 was acquired by the seller approximately six 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 alloy wheels, and pop-up headlights. 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 during previous ownership. Exterior details include a removable body-color hardtop, a black Robbins soft top, silver-finished bumpers, and pop-up headlights. Various uninstalled badges are included in the sale. The 13” alloy wheels are secured by three-eared knock-off spinners and mounted with 145-width Centred tires. The four-wheel disc brakes feature cross-drilled rotors up front and stainless-steel lines. The seller states the suspension and steering systems have been rebuilt. The finish on the wheel spinners is beginning to peel. 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. A wood-rimmed steering wheel with a Lotus center cap sits ahead of refurbished Smiths instrumentation that includes a 220-km/h speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary displays. The five-digit odometer shows 4 kilometers, though 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. The seller reports that the car has not been driven since 2003. An uprated fan is included in the sale. 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 during current ownership. A selection of photos taken during various stages of the aforementioned work are included in the gallery. The car does not have a title, as it is being sold in a province and country that does not issue titles for road vehicles. It is being offered with its British Columbia registration.