Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Forums

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3749399.htm

It's LHD, Federal Spec (I think), is in bits, shell is missing paint, no exhaust or pistons, need reupholstering and up for ?13,995.
I really hope it sells for this, makes me feel very good about my car's 'value'.

It's that car again!!!!

http://www.lotuselan.net/forums/elan-for-sale-f2/canadian-for-8900-t24174-15.html

Somewhat ambitious, I'm thinking.

Oops, I did a quick search so as not to repost but didn't find it.

Didn't get past ?8,000 on eBay, so sure ask for ?14,000 on Pistonheads, you may get lucky....

Started at ?5,000 ($8,000) in Michigan...

Wonder if he will take $13,000?

Steve G wrote:Oops, I did a quick search so as not to repost but didn't find it.

Steve- thanks for putting it up, this has been a long trail, would not want it to cold now.

Fred- long time no post, how's that beard? Must be in the foot-well by now!

elansprint71 wrote:

Steve G wrote:Oops, I did a quick search so as not to repost but didn't find it.

Steve- thanks for putting it up, this has been a long trail, would not want it to cold now.

Fred- long time no post, how's that beard? Must be in the foot-well by now!

I trim it now and then.

another for you chaps in the UK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1968-LOTUS-EL ... 27c480fd2e

eBay wrote:It wasn`t actually found in a barn but it seems that if you sprinkle a bit of straw and some chicken`s do-doos and put it for auction with Bonhams it adds ?1000s to the price.

Barn find, you've gotta love that term, what were barn finds called before there were any barns?

I really like the seller's description, it's really honest and refreshing, and he finishes with "NO RESERVE. It`s worth what it`s worth." If only all sellers of priceless 'unfinished project' cars could be so realistic.

Steve G wrote:Barn find, you've gotta love that term, what were barn finds called before there were any barns?

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barn
A barn meant for keeping cattle may be known as a byre.

......so I suppose it was a ?Ye Olde Byre discovery?

gordont wrote:another for you chaps in the UK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1968-LOTUS-EL ... 27c480fd2e

That's Jim's car:

http://www.lotuselan.net/forums/elan-f14/elan-basket-case-for-sale-t24593.html

Steve G wrote:

eBay wrote:It wasn`t actually found in a barn but it seems that if you sprinkle a bit of straw and some chicken`s do-doos and put it for auction?with Bonhams it adds ?1000s to the price.

Barn find, you've gotta love that term, what were barn finds called before there were any barns?

I really like the seller's description, it's really honest and refreshing, and he finishes with "NO RESERVE. It`s worth what it`s worth." If only all sellers of priceless 'unfinished project' cars could be so realistic.

That's because the seller is The Great Jim Jackson- as honest as the day is long and a member on here; in fact:

http://www.lotuselan.net/forums/elan-f14/elan-basket-case-for-sale-t24593.html

Jim, mine's a pint of bitter.

There's an echo in here

Robbie693 wrote:There's an echo in here

You'll have to speak up; I'm a trifle...


Damn, that ANOTHER avatar I'll have to make!