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Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:54 pmby Francisco
HI all.
I start hoping that all of you are doing ok or at least are going through this pandemic with minor issues! I do hope this will slow down so we can enjoy our lives and our cars as we did before!
I want to send a big thank you to all in this forum not only the ones that care to answer my questions but all of you. This forum is a real Bible for someone who wants to know and learn more about Lotus Elan! Thank you all!!
After 9 years exaclty (January to January!) my Elan is back on the road.
This is what I wanted to share with all of you.
I do hope that the pictures are good enough for you to see and to send me your comments if you want so. I have more than 800 (eight hundred photos!) of the rebuild. If you want me to send anyone a speecific one maybe I have it here in the computer.
Thank you again
Take care and be safe!
Francisco
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:43 pmby greg40green
Elan Coupe S/E Pre airflow , The best looking Elan, IMHO .
Looks to be a stunning car .
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:48 pmby elans3
Absolutely beautiful job Francisco, a real credit to you, well done !
I had a pre-airflow Cirrus White Coupe some years ago too.
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:06 pmby RichardHawkins
I agree super job and I also think the pre airflow coupe is the most attractive Elan
Richard Hawkins
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:17 pmby Mazzini
Agreed, a superb looking car and well restored.
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:06 pmby gjz30075
Francisco, what is the VIN? I have a pre airflow coupe, #5727 and if close to yours, I would be
interested in looking at other details. Thanks.
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:51 pmby Francisco
Hi.
Vin is 36/6055 Body number 1620
Thank you for the words. It was a hard job to say the least. And I still have a lot to do.
Cheers
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Mon Feb 01, 2021 8:03 amby Bombay Racing Green
Lovely job Francisco! Nice photos.
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:30 amby TBG
Francisco - well done - it looks superb. My second favourite Lotus! S3 SE - perfection but for the roof!!
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:58 amby Francisco
Thank you all! Congratulations on yoyr Elans. It is a fantastic car! I do like the Elan in white! I decided to paint mine white because its 1st owner told me it was white when it arrived here in September 1966. He had it painted Almond Green as soon as it arrived!
Cheers
Francisco
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Mon Feb 01, 2021 3:43 pmby elaninfuture
This is inspiring. I have 5525 (body 1284) pre-airflow. I'm doing a sort of rolling refurbishment.
Joe
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:56 pmby Francisco
HI Joe. I am glad my Elan inspired your work! Thank you!
I like your Alfa Romeo also!!!
F
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Tue Feb 02, 2021 4:40 amby The Veg
Wot's the one beyond the Alfa?
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Tue Feb 02, 2021 2:19 pmby Francisco
VW Karman Guia convertible. Correct?
Re: Elan Coupe S/E Pre Airflow restoration
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Wed Feb 03, 2021 3:41 amby elaninfuture
Yes. '63 Karmann Ghia. I found the VW and Alfa languishing in garages near my home. I hadn't been in the market, but I couldn't pass them up. I've particularly enjoyed the Alfa. It's a '76 with big US bumpers, so not valuable. But a surprisingly fun car.
