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1966 Lotus Elan

S2 Coupe
Mecum Indy 2022
Friday, 13 May - Saturday, 21 May 2022
$31,900
Sale Price
$35,000 - $45,000
Est. Range
Yes
Reserve
19 May 2022
Sold Date
T162
Lot Number
#3+
Enthusiast restoration
Mecum Auctions
Auction House
Chassis no. 456145. Yellow over black. 1558/115hp with dual Webers, 4-speed, Minilite alloy wheels, Toyo tires, racing belts, Momo steering wheel, later cassette stereo.

Evaluation: Old respray with mismatched shades of yellow. Loose fit on the front bumper. Dirty wheels. Clean, lightly worn interior. Uneven panel fit but the gaps were never good on these cars even when they were new. Dirt and grime but no signs of rust underneath. Clean, fresh-looking engine. A little rough around the edges but not a bad Elan by any means. It seems like it was set up for vintage rallies or autocrossing and it looks like a barrel of laughs just sitting here.

Bottom Line: Cleaner examples have sold for this kind of money, but this car is set up for driving and that’s the whole point of an Elan, anyway, and if we’re talking thrills per dollar there are still few cars that offer better value than a well-sorted Elan.

by Andrew Newton
2 June 2022
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