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Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:53 pm
by Tahoe
Since being layed off, and becoming a burden on society. I've had time to go through things I haven't looked at in years. I came across a photo I took years back of an S2 with chrome bumpers. It has the vanity plate 66Lotus from California, the car was silver, and I remember taking the picture at an all British car event in the LA area approx 15-20 years ago. I know there has been some discussion on this in the past and was wondering if it was worth the effort to have this photo scanned so it could be posted for discussion.

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:36 pm
by pharriso
[quote="Tahoe" I know there has been some discussion on this in the past and was wondering if it was worth the effort to have this photo scanned so it could be posted for discussion.[/quote]

Definately! I'd love to see it.

Graham Arnold said that he had a pair made up & moved them from car to car for marketing purposes... Maybe you saw the press car with them on?

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:53 pm
by Elanintheforest
Here's the first Coupe complete with Chrome bumpers...the set commisioned by Graham. I'd be interested to see an S2 with Chromies on!

Mark

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:05 pm
by Tahoe
I heard from another source that the car belongs to Roberta Bean of Dave Bean Engineering. I'll try and get a scan of it this weekend sometime, or I guess I could take a digital photo of the photo. I'll try that first to see how it turns out.

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:13 pm
by Mazzini
Elanintheforest wrote:Here's the first Coupe complete with Chrome bumpers...the set commisioned by Graham. I'd be interested to see an S2 with Chromies on!

Mark


Where do you find all these rare photos? I'll bring over my small collection of docs and photos next week, you're welcome to scan what you want.

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:15 pm
by Elanintheforest
That would be this one then....sent by a secret Elan.net user !!

Mark

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:17 pm
by Tahoe
Here goes a photo of a photo. Not that great but best I can do for now.
Tahoe Winter 041.JPG and

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:19 pm
by Elanintheforest
Mazzini wrote:Where do you find all these rare photos? I'll bring over my small collection of docs and photos next week, you're welcome to scan what you want.


Many years of hunting and badgering folks....and yes please, bring all!

Mark

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:51 pm
by lotusS2guy
I wonder if a chrome wrap, such as was done on Evoras used in the new movie "Host", would work on the Elan bumpers. :idea:
Herb
26/4618

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:56 pm
by jabingb
Here are some pixs I took of the aforementioned S2 at last year's GGLC Gold Country run that featured a very enjoyable stop at DBE.
Jerry

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:08 am
by RedS4
They look excellent! Are they metal or chromed plastic?

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:20 am
by TroonSprint
Love those chrome bumpers. Wish I could get a set.
Mike

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:33 am
by Elanintheforest
I would think that you could easily get a pair of bumpers wrapped with chrome vinyl to look exactly the same, and for very little money.

Mark

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:29 pm
by billwill
With a bit pf digital manipulation, Russ's photo can be made to look like this.

ChromeElan.jpg and
Elan with Chrome Bumpers

Re: Chrome bumpered S2 - found picture

PostPosted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:54 am
by Pistacchio sprint 72
Looks great!