Whose Elan is this? SoCal

PostPost by: gjz30075 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 11:45 am

Found this pic of a really nice looking S2 at a monthly Cars and Coffee event that happens somewhere in
Southern California. Does it belong to anyone on this forum? Does anyone know who it might belong to?
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PostPost by: Wolfman » Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:45 pm

So a double duty response here…that looks like the other Elan owned by the gentleman selling the unfortunately wrecked S3 parts in the for sale section. I would see this one quite regularly at another C&C and always gravitate to it - it’s a really beautiful example and he’s a true enthusiast.

I happened to see the car below yesterday in the west valley and stopped to take a look. Looks like an S1 (taillights, window pulls) but with knock-offs and a newer dash. Seems original and enjoyed :)

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Would be interested to find out if it’s local considering my S1 is new to the area. Haven’t seen this one before at a local event.
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PostPost by: gjz30075 » Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:40 pm

Thanks Wolfman!
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PostPost by: 2mAn » Thu Jun 29, 2023 6:12 pm

Yup, that looks like Don's car. He has a few and is a regular at C&C events

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PostPost by: Wolfman » Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:53 am

Not the same car…this was an S1 with body-colored bumpers. Besides, not in the kind of condition I’ve seen Don’s cars in :D
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PostPost by: 2mAn » Fri Jun 30, 2023 2:01 pm

Wolfman wrote:Not the same car…this was an S1 with body-colored bumpers. Besides, not in the kind of condition I’ve seen Don’s cars in :D


I was referring to the first pic, it’s definitely not the same car as the second one
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PostPost by: Wolfman » Sat Jul 01, 2023 3:08 pm

2mAn wrote:I was referring to the first pic, it’s definitely not the same car as the second one


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PostPost by: dthompson002 » Mon Jun 17, 2024 1:45 am

Contact Don Thompson for information. Definitely our 66 S2 Roadster.
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PostPost by: Quart Meg Miles » Mon Jun 17, 2024 11:34 pm

Wolfman wrote:I happened to see the car below yesterday in the west valley and stopped to take a look. Looks like an S1 (taillights, window pulls) but with knock-offs and a newer dash. Seems original and enjoyed :).

Possibly an early S2 like mine (which has standard wheels).
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