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Original S1 engine bay colour - pictures
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Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:58 pmby dunclentdr1
To help others in the future here are a couple of pictures of the original engine bay finish and colour on a very early Elan with body made by Lotus (after the switch from Bourne). Just need to add correct cam cover and airbox next.
David
Re: Original S1 engine bay colour - pictures
Posted:
Sun Dec 13, 2020 5:41 pmby rodlittle
The original colour on Bourne bodies was slate grey
rod
Re: Original S1 engine bay colour - pictures
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Sun Dec 13, 2020 6:07 pmby TBG
Never seen a cream one............................
Re: Original S1 engine bay colour - pictures
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Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:38 pmby dunclentdr1
It is a kind of creamy grey...
Re: Original S1 engine bay colour - pictures
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Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:10 pmby knockoffnut
Very helpful, thank you. Gorgeous car BTW.
Happy New Year!
Andrew
Re: Original S1 engine bay colour - pictures
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Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:39 pmby dunclentdr1
Thanks Andrew.
Another source of information on Bourne cars etc is the Facebook group dedicated to Type 26 Elans -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/663336827512525If not already a member you are very welcome to join - over 650 members in 40 countries!
David