Elan S1 1964
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:21 pm
1964 S1 , chassis 26/3606.
Originally delivered to Switzerland (Andy from Lotus Cars confirmed this), first registered there in May 1967,
imported to Germany in 1971. Last owner bought the car in 1973 and put it off the street in 1977.
Last owner had the car stored in a rented industrial building (with more cars from him and his brother), when suddenly they were called asking why they had not moved the cars. The demolition of the building already had started. So all the cars had to be moved in one afternoon, and in this process the engine and the gearbox went missing.
Sate of the car:
Sad. Without engine, no gearbox, no steering wheel and one seat only.
Body widened, with a roll bar fitted, scratches, paint not original. In need of repair.
Non original instruments.
German papers.
Reason for selling:
I am quite unsure if I am fit for the task. I am getting older and lot of work to be done ...
The eldest son is euphoric, but we both have less time available as some years ago, and I calculated that at this speed we need 5 years to start seeing some light ... or a lot of cash ...
Price:
Rather selling I would prefer change it for a LHD Coupe, ideally a S3.
Of course value would be compensated.
Location:
Currently the car is in Tarragona (Spain), for cleaning.
Pictures:
Later this week.
Originally delivered to Switzerland (Andy from Lotus Cars confirmed this), first registered there in May 1967,
imported to Germany in 1971. Last owner bought the car in 1973 and put it off the street in 1977.
Last owner had the car stored in a rented industrial building (with more cars from him and his brother), when suddenly they were called asking why they had not moved the cars. The demolition of the building already had started. So all the cars had to be moved in one afternoon, and in this process the engine and the gearbox went missing.
Sate of the car:
Sad. Without engine, no gearbox, no steering wheel and one seat only.
Body widened, with a roll bar fitted, scratches, paint not original. In need of repair.
Non original instruments.
German papers.
Reason for selling:
I am quite unsure if I am fit for the task. I am getting older and lot of work to be done ...
The eldest son is euphoric, but we both have less time available as some years ago, and I calculated that at this speed we need 5 years to start seeing some light ... or a lot of cash ...
Price:
Rather selling I would prefer change it for a LHD Coupe, ideally a S3.
Of course value would be compensated.
Location:
Currently the car is in Tarragona (Spain), for cleaning.
Pictures:
Later this week.