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- 1965 Lotus Elan S2 Roadster
1965 Lotus Elan S2 Roadster
Lot Number: 751
1965 Lotus Elan S2 Roadster
This lovely Elan S2 is on offer from a serious collector of the marque and is surely one of the best examples of the rare Series 2 on the market today.
- Sold for: £32,625
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 28th September, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Medici Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
CXG 500C -
ODOMETER READING
35100 Miles
SUMMARY
This lovely Elan S2 is on offer from a serious collector of the marque and is surely one of the best examples of the rare Series 2 on the market today.
DESCRIPTION
- The second generation of Colin Chapman's ground-breaking little Elan featured a full width veneered dashboard with a lockable glove compartment and various external changes including clustered taillights
- Engine upgrades for the S2 included a new block (2731E) cast by Lotus, iron tappet sleeves, stronger 125E connecting rods and a 6-bolt flywheel
- This delightful 1965 Series 2 has undergone a comprehensive rebuild by a previous owner which included a new Lotus chassis and some fresh paint
- Acquired by our vendor around seven years ago from Paul Matty Sports Cars who have continued to maintain the car ever since
- More recent attention includes an engine rebuild with core plugs, new water pump, oil pump, rear suspension rebuild, shocks, retroflex couplings, discs, gearbox, heater matrix, voltage regulator, clutch and the carbs were refurbished
- In excess of £6,500 expenditure within the last two years and over £2,000 the year previously, the car has patently been maintained without compromise
- The colour was changed to Medici Blue some years ago and currently displays some minor paint flexing and cracking, but our vendor can't bring himself to carry out another restoration when it remains a lovely usable classic that he can jump in and enjoy
- It also benefits from four new tyres, a new tonneau cover, indoor car cover and a CTEK trickle charger. A new fuel pump has been fitted in the last few weeks and it will have a fresh MOT before the sale
- In production for just 18 months, with only around 1,250 built, the S2 is undoubtedly the rarest iteration and crisply presented, well maintained examples like this rarely come to market
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 751
- Make
- LOTUS
- Model
- ELAN S2 ROADSTER
- Registration Number
- CXG 500C
- MOT Expiry
- 04/09/2025
- Chassis Number
- 264385
- Engine Number
- LP3306LBA
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Medici Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
104 / 135
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Engine number not on VIN plate suggesting it may have been a 'self assembly' car.
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 30th September between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact post-sale to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back from you by 5pm on Sunday evening, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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