Lotus Carlton

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Not sure if these cars are discussed on here much ? But I'm after some advice re pricing .

The car is a RHD original matching numbers car, not much in the way of history with just one MOT certificate ( the last one) with 92k miles.

It's a non runner so let's assume the engine is siezed and the front bumper is missing but all other panels are in tack .
The interior I'm told is in very good condition .

Any idea on current value would be hugely

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AndStilliRise said:

2p.

Are you seriously considering buying a broken lotus Carlton!

It's not for me , a friend who wants to buy it and sell as a restoration project .

It's not really my bag either

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Easternlight said:

I'm no expert but you need to do your homework on these.
A non runner could be very trickyas a lot of parts are impossible to get now. Bumpers being one of them. Very rusty also.

Ok tks will pass it on

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AndStilliRise said:

If it looks too good to be true it probably is too good to be true.

Just after a valuation Tks

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phumy said:

RS3, let us know what you decide and don't forget to look at the areas mentioned as they are the most susceptible and need to be seen plus all the usual with engine parts, which are still available if you search hard enough. A very good source for parts is by joining the AutobanhStormers the main LC club. Loads of seriously knowledgeable guys on there and loads of parts, many of the defunct parts have been re-manufactured.

Apologies for not responding sooner.

Have managed to grab some info from the SELOC guys (some maybe on here) together with additional details of the car.

Have yet to make a decision on the car especially having since found out that its actually on over 100k miles and not the 92 as originally stated.

Rust clearly is a major concern so i need to try and factor in if i can be bothered getting too involved in a project such as this.

Anyhow, many tks for all the comments so far

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phumy said:

If you are still interested and if it has full service history, if the engine is not seized, (never assume), if its rotten in the places where you say then values could be anywhere between £10k for a real basket case that needs a total strip down and up to about £20k for something that might just need a bit of bodywork and some panels sprayed. Given that it has over 100k miles it might have bearing on the value but need to check that it has been serviced regularly and has the necessary paperwork to prove the work done.

Where is this car, which part of the country?

Location is London.

Its has virtually no history and just one MOT being the last one.

Lets assume its a basket case