1976 Lotus Other 503

Lotus Other 503 (1976)
for sale

Price: US $2,000.00

Description:

I have owned this car for about 2 years. It was in long term storage and I have recommissioned the car. At some point in it's life the original Lotus version of the engine was replaced with a Jensen Healey, same engine. I have replacement Lotus cam covers. The engine is very strong with a new timing belt a fresh electrical tune up and new, properly jetted Weber 45DCOE carbs with new K&N filters. The cooling is sorted with a multicore radiator. Fans work automatically ( new otter switch) and it does not overheat. Gearbox is solid and smooth shifting. Underside of the car is clean without surface rust. New tires, recent Spax shocks front and AVO's rear. New rear wheel bearings. Very good brakes. Power steering is working well and leak free. AC is present but condition unknown.
Electrically headlights work, all instruments except the speedo are working. All other electrics with the exception of rear wiper and rear defrost work as they should. Interior is very nice with 2 fully adjustable fabric Recaro seats in place of the original Lotus seats.
What lets this car down is the cosmetics. Foam bumpers need to be removed or replaced. Paint, while free of stress cracks, is in need of re doing. It is a fine driver, but I bought and Eclat with excellent cosmetics as an alternative. Hence my sale of this. Car is titled an licensed as a 1973 Lotus so no smog inspections in California.
Please contact me with any questions at 408 836 4537
Please do not bid if you don't intend to buy. I am relisting because the previous winner did not really intend to buy the car. Thanks

update: 2015-06-09

Features:

Condition: Seller Notes:
Used
“Great working and running car that needs new bumpers and paint.”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 76010419B Year: 1976
Number of Cylinders: 4 Make: Lotus
Transmission: 5 speed Manual Model: Other
Body Type: Hatchback Trim: Base Hatchback 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty Engine: 2.0L 1973CC 120Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title: Clear Drive Type: RWD
Options: CD Player Mileage: 32,284
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows Sub Model: 503
Fuel Type: Gasoline Exterior Color: Black
For Sale By: Private Seller Interior Color: Tan

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