Lotus Elan

Pistachio Green

PostPost by: NicolasP » Sun Nov 17, 2024 8:02 am

Hello evrybody,
Can anyone tell me when the pistachio green colour was used on the Elan?

I am restoring my father’s lotus and I found traces of pistachio green under the current dark green color, the car is from August 1967, can it be possible?

Thanks for your help :D
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PostPost by: Gordon Sauer » Sun Nov 17, 2024 9:32 am

I pretty much typed in your statement “when was pistachio green used on the Elan“ and a bunch of things come up, but one of the remarks said that it was only used in 71 and 72, Gordon
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PostPost by: Ray419G » Sun Nov 17, 2024 9:48 am

According to the Robinshaw & Ross book on the Elan, Pistachio Green was introduced in October 1970.

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PostPost by: elans3 » Sun Nov 17, 2024 6:38 pm

Yep, 1970, your Dad's Elan was obviously painted Pistachio at a later date.
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PostPost by: JimE » Sun Nov 17, 2024 8:53 pm

This colour was introduced on the 1971 Elan Sprint, +2s 130 and Europa Twin Cam. JimE
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PostPost by: NicolasP » Wed Nov 20, 2024 7:53 am

Thanks a lot for your answer.
Which colors were available in 1967 ?
Thanks again
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PostPost by: trw99 » Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:23 pm

Here is the 1967 Lotus colour chart.

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PostPost by: NicolasP » Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:28 pm

Hello Tim,

Thanks a lot, it is very usufel to me !
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