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Lotus Other (1967)
for sale

Price: US $19,000.00

Description:

Overview
- 1967 Lotus Elan S3 Roadster (VIN 456582; Engine Number LP/7334)
- owned since 1987
- largely original
- very well-maintained
- 73, 843 miles according to odometer
- total restoration costs (invoices & receipts included with sale) - $41, 000+
- all maintenance invoices & receipts since purchase included with sale
- body damage in trunk area due to low speed accident in 2008; neither the frame nor the suspension seem damaged; car ran and drove well and without incident until 2010
- Photographs:
1998 - newly restored, without damage
2015 - car as is, with damage
- stored under car cover since 2010 after muffler failure
- clean and clear title
Main Departures from Originality
- Lotus Sprint cams, big valves, and Lotus big valve cam cover
- electronic ignition
- high powered starter
- alternator
- stainless steel exhaust system
- aluminum gas tank
- Panasport wheels
- higher quality fabric top
- Moto-Lita steering wheel
- center console and dashboard fairings (substandard plastic replacements, intended to be temporary)
- Lotus Elan Plus 2 muffler
Notable Features (pre-1987; reported by previous owner)
- 60, 680 miles on odometer
- rebuilt close ratio gearbox (I believe)
- high acceleration rear end (I believe)
- big valves in the head
- Lotus big valve cam cover
- block from newer engine
- new stainless steel exhaust system
- electronic ignition system
- new aluminum gas tank
- new high power starter
- new cloth top
- new windshield
First Restoration 1987-1990 ($15, 000+)
-

by

The Motor Coach; Randallstown, MD (no longer in business)
- 61, 103 miles on odometer initially
Body
- red re-spray with complete stripping of prior silver paint
- undercoating
- trunk and underside of hood blackened
- new grill
- new weather stripping
- new tonneau snaps
- new front bumper trim
- new Elan badges (other unattached badges also included)
Interior
- expertly resurfaced dashboard ($3000)
- new carpeting
- new Moto-Lita steering wheel
- new radio and speakers
- new seat belts
- new (but substandard) center armrest console and dashboard fairings
- new (unsure if OEM, but likely) gear shift knob and boot
- new heater ducting
Mechanicals
- new Lotus Sprint (D) cams, tappets, and cam bearings
- new standard induction system
- new carburetor chokes, jets and floats
- fuel filter installed
- new water pump
- new mechanical fuel pump
- new heater valve and hoses
- new vacuum pods
Miscellaneous
- new ball joints - new bushings and seals as needed
- new fuel gage, horns, and fuse box
Second Restoration 1998-2006 ($25, 000+)
- by Treasured Motorcar Services; Reisterstown, MD (by Lotus mechanic from The Motor Coach responsible for first restoration)
- 65, 758 miles on odometer initially
Suspension
- new Lotus galvanized replacement frame
- new rear suspension inserts
- new seals and bushings as needed
- new Panasport wheels and new tires (5 of each)
Mechanicals
- complete engine rebuild
- new clutch master and slave cylinders
- new clutch disk and release bearing
- new seals and bushings as needed
- new, non-standard alternator
Miscellaneous
- new brake lines
- new motor mounts
- new front brake pads
Immediate Needs

- body damage
- effects of storage (brakes became stiff; parts need to be re-oiled before starting; fluids need to be replaced, etc.)
- new muffler (included in the sale) needs to be fitted
Payment and Other Information
- Non-refundable $500 deposit must be made within 48 hours of auction conclusion (PayPal)
- Balance must be paid within 7 days of auction conclusion (Cashier's Check, Bank/Wire Transfer, Cash)
- Full payment must be made before collecting the car
- Unfortunately, I can only accept PayPal for the deposit (balance CANNOT be paid with PayPal)
- Escrow services available at buyer's expense
- Transport must be arranged by buyer (vehicle is located in Wilmington, NC)
- I encourage any potential buyers to inspect, or have a third party inspect, the vehicle prior to bidding; message me for an appointment
- Please message me with any questions you may have; I'll try my best to respond within 24 hours, if not sooner
- Car will be sold as is where is

_{update: 2015-05-29}