1989 Lotus Elan (M100)

Lot Number: 575

1989 Lotus Elan (M100)

A cracking little naturally-aspirated Type 100 with unusual provenance.

  • Sold for: £8,436

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th September, 2021 at 11.00am BST at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Red

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    H194 VVF

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    80200 Miles

SUMMARY

A cracking little naturally-aspirated Type 100 with unusual provenance.

DESCRIPTION

  • This car was no 13 of 15 pre-production examples and the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show car (commemorated by a dashboard plaque)
  • One of 129 non-turbo models with the 130bhp Isuzu Lotus 16v DOHC power unit
  • Purchased by our vendor in June 2019 and subsequently comprehensively restored
  • Chassis stripped, rust-treated, and correctly painted. Underbody painted in satin black stone-chip
  • Bodywork sympathetically restored and re-painted in the original Lotus Calypso Red
  • Complete brake and suspension overhaul with new bushes, cam belt service and fresh fluids
  • Lovely interior in Dark Grey with new red carpets, restored seats, new window and door rubbers
  • This has been a labour of love and there is a fully detailed spec sheet covering the car's restoration
  • A lovely example of Peter Stepven's innovative design with an interesting history

 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
575
Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Registration Number
H194 VVF
MOT Expiry
26/03/2022
Chassis Number
M100CHPP012
Engine Number
804460
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Red

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.

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SCORE:

117 / 135

Exterior


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Bodywork full sympathetic restoration and re-painted in the original lotus Calypso Red with the chassis stripped rust treated, painted including the underbody which is painted in satin black stone chip.

Interior


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Interior – stripped cleaned and repainted, carpet deep cleaned or replaced and refitted, seats repaired and re-stained as original. Dash stripped and rebuilt where necessary with new lighting and central locking module, CD player and four speakers refitted.

Engine


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Engine – Cam-belt replaced and adjusted, oils flushed and replaced and new filters oil/air/fuel. Gearbox oils replaced. Ignition rotor/cap/module and all drive belts replaced. Cooling – system flushed and replacement hi performance aluminum radiator with new coolant, thermostat, electric fans and sensors.

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Remarks

Suspension fully refurbished – sandblasted, painted, re-bushed with new bolts, fixings and appropriate nylocs, cam adjusters, drop links, ball joints and wheel bearings. Steering rack reconditioned and system flushed with new fluids. Drive shafts refurbished greased with new CV boots and gearbox seals.

Electrics


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Lights fully rebuilt motors and new modules. Window motors recondition

Vehicle History

Remarks

Full Restoration history Vehicle was the 1989 Tokyo motor show car - picture supplied of the vehicle on the stand


Restoration Notes

Very rare with extreme provenance - pre-production model Lotus Elan M100 Calypso Red, fully restored to its former glory. Lotus made 15 pre -production (PP) models when developing and launching the ‘New Lotus Elan’ The build of this car: PP no:12 commenced on the 6th August 1989 and was finished on the 25th September 1989. It was then taken to the Tokyo motor show to exhibit as the new M100 in October 1989 and there is a picture of the car on the stand. The car was then registered for sale in April 1992. This is also a normally aspirated model which is a rarity in itself as only 129 were ever made. This car has been stripped, inspected and fully restored where necessary as described below: Bodywork full sympathetic restoration and re-painted in the original lotus Calipso Red with the chassis stripped rust treated, painted including the underbody which is painted in satin black stone chip. Brakes: fully restored with new discs/pads, rebuilt calipers, compensators, sliders, new brake pipes, and braided stainless performance hoses. Suspension fully refurbished – sandblasted, painted, re-bushed with new bolts, fixings and appropriate nylocs, cam adjusters, drop links, ball joints and wheel bearings. Steering rack reconditioned and system flushed with new fluids. Drive shafts refurbished greased with new CV boots and gearbox seals. Engine – Cam-belt replaced and adjusted, oils flushed and replaced and new filters oil/air/fuel. Gearbox oils replaced. Ignition rotor/cap/module and all drive belts replaced. Cooling – system flushed and replacement hi performance aluminum radiator with new coolant, thermostat, electric fans and sensors. Doors stripped, windows motors rebuilt with refitted sliders and fittings, greased and adjusted. New door inner and outer glass seals replaced. Interior – stripped cleaned and repainted, carpet deep cleaned or replaced and refitted, seats repaired and re-stained as original. Dash stripped and rebuilt where necessary with new lighting and central locking module, CD player and four speakers refitted. Wheels – sandblasted, powder coated in the original silver with new Toyo tyres, centre caps, performance valves and new locking bolts. The vehicle comes with detailed documented restoration, receipts and photographic evidence. There is a fresh MOT and the mileage is 80,200. There is some MOT history dating back to 2005 that authenticates the mileage from then. The last two owners since 2006 were father and son. This is a chance to purchase a chapter in lotus history which will surely be unrepeatable in times to come.

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

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