Superb S3 SE Drophead 26R/BRM STYLE Road Racer !
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Following an enquiry today , I thought I better update this advert !
I still have the S3 Elan ... in fact it`s booked in next week at Noble Motorsport , to have a nice shiny new Paul Matty SS Big Bore Manifold fitted ( I didn`t like the lack of space around the existing TTR one ! ) , an oil & filter change & then to be optimised on their rolling road !o!
I do have 2 very good friends on here interested in it ... but both will have Elans to rehome ... meanwhile I`m looking forward to getting the car back !
It will be interesting to see what power it has ...
Cheers ,
Paul .
I still have the S3 Elan ... in fact it`s booked in next week at Noble Motorsport , to have a nice shiny new Paul Matty SS Big Bore Manifold fitted ( I didn`t like the lack of space around the existing TTR one ! ) , an oil & filter change & then to be optimised on their rolling road !o!
I do have 2 very good friends on here interested in it ... but both will have Elans to rehome ... meanwhile I`m looking forward to getting the car back !
It will be interesting to see what power it has ...
Cheers ,
Paul .
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Surely you are not going to fit the manifold and optimise on the RR, and still sell the car....??? 

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Who knows ... one of the good friends on here is very interested but will have to sell his Elan to proceed ... & of course I`m very happy to keep the car anyway !
As you can see from the topic , I haven`t really pushed to sell the car ... in fact I`ve only had one viewing (from the same friend ) ... & if I keep it , there will be some racing tackle for sale off it , starting with the TTR Manifold & Y Piece & Swirl Pot just removed !
I`ve also just received the Rolling Road Printout ... looks pretty good to me
!
Paul .
As you can see from the topic , I haven`t really pushed to sell the car ... in fact I`ve only had one viewing (from the same friend ) ... & if I keep it , there will be some racing tackle for sale off it , starting with the TTR Manifold & Y Piece & Swirl Pot just removed !
I`ve also just received the Rolling Road Printout ... looks pretty good to me

Paul .
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Verve wrote:Following an enquiry today , I thought I better update this advert !
I still have the S3 Elan ... in fact it`s booked in next week at Noble Motorsport , to have a nice shiny new Paul Matty SS Big Bore Manifold fitted ( I didn`t like the lack of space around the existing TTR one ! ) , an oil & filter change & then to be optimised on their rolling road !o!
I do have 2 very good friends on here interested in it ... but both will have Elans to rehome ... meanwhile I`m looking forward to getting the car back !
It will be interesting to see what power it has ...
Cheers ,
Paul .
Hello paul I hope it’s ok to highjack your thread
Lovely car but I’ll be honest I was taken in by the mention of two friends who might need to sell their cars as above
I have recently started to seriously look for an elan fhc myself (maybe dhc but prefer hard top)
Are they advertising or would it be possible to let them know I am looking to see if we could loop up
Many thanks
Jeremy
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Hi Jeremy ,
No prob`s ... both lads will see your thread & your wanted ad` on here ... but they have top condition drophead cars ( well , one will be if he ever finishes it`s 10 year restoration
) !
However , I`ll also mention it to another good pal , who is "thinking" of rehoming his S3 FHC ... which I would describe as a nice , usable club car ... probably just what you are looking for , according to your ad` !
Good Luck with your search & Welcome Aboard !
Cheers ,
Paul .
No prob`s ... both lads will see your thread & your wanted ad` on here ... but they have top condition drophead cars ( well , one will be if he ever finishes it`s 10 year restoration

However , I`ll also mention it to another good pal , who is "thinking" of rehoming his S3 FHC ... which I would describe as a nice , usable club car ... probably just what you are looking for , according to your ad` !
Good Luck with your search & Welcome Aboard !
Cheers ,
Paul .
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thanks for the welcome paul and for coming back to me with that feedback/info
i shall wait eagerly to hear anything
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jeremy
i shall wait eagerly to hear anything
drop head or fixed head

I'm enjoying learning more about these great little british sportscars
my huge collection of classic sportscar finally proved itself; digging up old articles

jeremy
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Hi Jeremy / Paul, only just seen your interaction, PM sent to Jeremy re my S3 DHC,
Steve
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Thanks Steve I’ve now responded
Still looking
All best
Still looking
All best
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Hello,
I am interested in the Elan. Please get in touch.
Best
James
I am interested in the Elan. Please get in touch.
Best
James
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Hi James ,
PM sent
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Cheers ,
Paul .
PM sent

Cheers ,
Paul .
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Hello Paul, very interested in your Elan if it’s still available. I’m new on here so could you pm me with your contact information please as I have a few questions. Thank you
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Norfolkboy, welcome! I wanted to dive in and say I have seen the car and it is stunning. Paul is the perfect owner and I did in fact buy a different Elan from him, which I am thoroughly enjoying. Definately worth travelling to meet Paul and view this car.
Happy hunting.
Best
James
Happy hunting.
Best
James
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Thank you James, hoping to hear from him soon.
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Hi Norfolkboy ,
PM sent ... & thankyou James for your kind words ... I knew you were the perfect new Custodian for my Sprint FHC ( even if it did break my heart
)... & I`m so pleased to see you enjoying it at the show at Ketteringham Hall & at it`s birthplace at the factory !
This has also encouraged me to downsize my little Lotus Collection ( & my home & life ! ) a bit further (even though I don`t really want to ) ... but I`ll start another thread on that !
Cheers ,
Paul .
PM sent ... & thankyou James for your kind words ... I knew you were the perfect new Custodian for my Sprint FHC ( even if it did break my heart

This has also encouraged me to downsize my little Lotus Collection ( & my home & life ! ) a bit further (even though I don`t really want to ) ... but I`ll start another thread on that !
Cheers ,
Paul .
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Nothing wrong with an S3 DHC done to 26R Spec! I've had this one for 26 years - road registered, but mainly tarmac rally car.
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