Well, Jim, that's not quite right! When the S2 S/E was launched, it had a centre stripe. Granted it was never a listed factory option as such, but the press photos of S2 Elans below show that it was a popular aftermarket option that was fitted by the factory on some cars. The trend only lasted a couple of years, and by 1968 they were few and far between.
I do like the stripe idea Glenn. and for me it would have to be the triple stripe (narrow / broad / narrow) and I think that white would look stunning with Monaco. Not bright white, but a more Old English white or cream colour. If you get them made up as decals / wraps, then they can be taken off easily if you get fed up with them. There is a chap on here, Adam (PastaPesto), who makes such things for race cars and road cars, and I'm sure he would be very happy to make you a set, and fit them as well. He's not too far from you either, in Tunbridge Wells or thereabouts.He is also restoring a very early S3 Coupe, in Monaco Red, and that has the ultra rare option of red interior as well.
As for the steering wheel, they do come up from time to time on ebay, but are around ?1000 in good condition. There is a chap called Len Chandler who has made reproductions of many of the Elan and Lotus Cortina wheel, and they look just right whilst being a lot stronger. It may be worth having a chat with him...
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He's in Chertsey so you could pop round to have a look at one.
Another option, which does look quite stunning, is a 26R reproduction wheel from Tony Thompson....with red leather if wanted!
http://shop.tonythompsonracing.co.uk/tt ... -409-p.aspMark