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selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 5:02 pm
by x75x75x75
I read FAQ but did not find my situation exactly.

Trying to help an older friend who wants to sell his 1970 Elan +2. I am 65 by the way.

He lives about 100 miles away from major metro areas, pretty far outside Llano Texas. I live near Austin, where the car is now. I have been tinkering on the car in my shop, with major help coming from this forum.

The car is ready to offer, and he's ready to sell.

In my opinion, the Elan is in very good condition, and I have owned 100s of vehicles. Amazingly complete and undamaged. A beauty.

So what is the best way to inform the group about the car and offer it for sale? I don't own it, but I am the expert on the details. The car is sitting at my place close to Austin where we think it's easier to show, rather than out in the West Texas boonies off a county road.

Can post photos if that's helpful.

Thanks to all

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 5:43 pm
by MrBonus
Post it up under the For Sale section.

Conversely, take a ton of pics and videos and list it on BringaTrailer.

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:23 pm
by x75x75x75
PaintShine.jpg and
Thanks for the input.

I am NOT the owner of the car so it seems the forum does not want me to list it here. The owner is readily available for negotiations, but at an age where he does not use the computer for much, you might wait a week or longer to get a response to an email, that sort of thing.

But I would like to post some pics, and get some opinions on fair value. And if a deal comes together that's fine too.

We looked into BaT and I think the car is a strong candidate for that type of top-flight promotion. But I also understand it can take weeks to get through all the hoops, we're not trying to knock it out of the park, just make a fair deal perhaps locally.

here's some pics

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:45 pm
by stugilmour
I missed this car on offer from last month, so giving it a bump. Looks like a nice complete and original Federal model located in Texas. No affiliation with the seller or OP. If one is looking for a Plus 2 this looks like a good lead. Have no idea if it has sold.

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:53 pm
by h20hamelan
I think it did, R Chong tried to purchase it I believe.
He is looking Stu if you know of a nice red one with a 5 speed :lol:

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:04 pm
by stugilmour
Will have to check with Richard then. There may be a Plus 2 project locally, but not sure of the status. I think the owner was trying to get the car into running condition for sale.

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 3:15 am
by phvenice55
Is it sold or still up ror sale and if so how much$?

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 3:24 am
by phvenice55
New to this forum. I have admired the Elon plus two since I was nineteen, sixty seven now.
Always thought I would have one. Wife and children kind of deterred that ambition. No longer have a wife and the kids are on their own, so now I am on the hunt for a plus two. Interested in a project or a restored as I am handy and patient, paul

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:16 pm
by 79eclat
interested in your plus 2 ?general condition possible to get some pictures what is making price thanks Al

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 3:16 pm
by x75x75x75
The photos in this thread are of the car, it's still for sale asking 25k

I can post more photos of whatever you want to see.

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:00 am
by Midenginer
Is this still available?
Thank you.

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:53 am
by phvenice55
Where can I see the car?

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:18 pm
by Midenginer
x75x75x75 wrote:The photos in this thread are of the car, it's still for sale asking 25k

I can post more photos of whatever you want to see.

Hello, is this cat still for sale?

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:50 pm
by phvenice55
Address where car can be seen?

Re: selling Elan +2 for a freind

PostPosted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:47 pm
by mbell
phvenice55 wrote:Address where car can be seen?


"Location: Driftwood, Texas" aka just outside of Austin, Texas.