1973 Lotus

⭕ THE SALE

1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130/5 is for sale on our website, Trade Classics. The price listed here is our guide price. Please view Trade Classics to read more about the car with more photos of the car that will show you the full condition, with the option to directly ask the seller any questions you may have.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

A race-bred 4-seater GT with an iconic pedigree.

The iconic Elan had served Lotus since 1962, offering a masterclass in sporting character, thanks to Colin Chapman's vision and ability to harness Motorsport dynamics in a practical and fun car. The clever combination of utilising Ford engines with Lotus heads, installed in a pretty fibre-glass body on top of a steel backbone chassis proved to be a hit with the public. As Lotus developed the car, they became more comfortable and refined, yet never diluted the appeal of the original. The Elan +2S followed in 1968, gaining useful dimensions to accommodate two rear seats and a bigger boot. Yet, its performance and agility were still very evident and marked the start of the progression of the upmarket shift of the Elan. Notable for being the first Elan to be completely factory built and not available to be bought in component form, the plush, spacious interior with a plethora of features was complemented by the inclusion of the Big Valve twin-cam 1.6-litre Ford engine in 1970. The final incarnation of the Elan, the 130/5, saw the introduction of a 5-speed gearbox. Setting the template for the modern-era Lotus, the Elan +2 130/5 offered space, luxury and refinement with tremendous performance.

This beautifully presented 1973 "Carnival Red" car with an "Oatmeal" interior, has been in the hands of its current owner for 20 years and has 80,786 miles on the clock. It has seen an engine rebuild and overhauled gearbox in the last 5 years. It is sold with an impressive file of invoices since 2005, an owner's handbook, the original lotus workshop manual, the original tool kit, and two keys and is road tax and MOT exempt.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

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