Superb S3 SE Drophead 26R/BRM STYLE Road Racer !

PostPost by: Verve » Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:45 am

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 ...

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PostPost by: HCA » Sat Nov 06, 2021 2:21 pm

Surely you are not going to fit the manifold and optimise on the RR, and still sell the car....??? :shock:
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PostPost by: Verve » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:54 am

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 :-) !

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PostPost by: A7grenade » Sat Mar 05, 2022 10:29 am

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
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PostPost by: Verve » Sat Mar 05, 2022 7:27 pm

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 !

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PostPost by: A7grenade » Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:59 pm

thanks for the welcome paul and for coming back to me with that feedback/info
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 :lol:

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PostPost by: elans3 » Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:03 pm

Hi Jeremy / Paul, only just seen your interaction, PM sent to Jeremy re my S3 DHC,
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PostPost by: A7grenade » Sun May 08, 2022 4:51 pm

Thanks Steve I’ve now responded
Still looking
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PostPost by: bramble111s » Fri May 13, 2022 2:27 pm

Hello,
I am interested in the Elan. Please get in touch.
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PostPost by: Verve » Sun May 15, 2022 8:22 am

Hi James ,

PM sent :-) .

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PostPost by: norfolkboy » Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:44 pm

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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PostPost by: bramble111s » Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:44 pm

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.
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PostPost by: norfolkboy » Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:33 am

Thank you James, hoping to hear from him soon.
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PostPost by: Verve » Thu Jun 16, 2022 11:18 am

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 !

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PostPost by: elandoc » Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:30 am

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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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