Lotus ELAN S1 (1964)
for sale
Price: US $31,500.00
Price: US $31,500.00
1964 Lotus Elan S1 with Factory hardtop One owner since 1981. Believed to be second owner
California car with no rust/corrosion issues
Very Rare factory hardtop.
NO soft top
New tires Body off restoration in 1996 including:
All bushings, bearings and seals replaced
Body painted off frame
Koni Shocks
AN brake lines
Dave Bean built stock engine and transmission.
Frame shows no evidence of accident or corrosion problems
Frame had one small crack near right motor motor-Common Doubler was added
Frame and suspension powder coated
CV axles
3.55 Rear end gears
Heat treated rear outboard drive shafts
Tilton type starter
Alternator
Annular clutch slave
Luminition electronic ignition
Original dash refinished
Odometer set to Zero at time of rebuild Car had approx 50K miles to this point
~14, 700 miles since restoration.
Since 1981, car has always been garaged and never driven in the rain
Car has been driven only occasionally since restoration. Engine is strong and does not smoke
Steering and suspension still give that wonderful Lotus response.
Gearbox is quiet.
Paint is still in excellent condition. Small stress crack near boot latch-see photo
No dash pad-currently available but not at time of restoration
Windshield de-laminating
Speedo does seem to be accurate Owner’s manual, shop manual and service parts list are included—see photo Review the pictures carefully. I have tried to highlight defects in photos.
Questions will answered promptly. Do not miss this opportunity. These cars are rapidly appreciating. The S1’s are the rarest and the most true to original design. Prospective buyers are encouraged to contact me to inspect the car and arrange a test drive.
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update: 2015-06-28
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 260478 |
Year: | 1964 | Mileage: | 65,000 |
Make: | Lotus | Exterior Color: | Green |
Model: | ELAN S1 | Interior Color: | Black |
Trim: | Factory hardtop | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
Engine: | 1600cc DOHC | Transmission: | 4 Speed |
Drive Type: | RWD | Vehicle Title: | Clear |