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1966 Lotus Elan Series 2 Roadster 1600 Drop-Head-Coupe Model 26/5746

Twin Cam, Weber Head, Knock-Offs,, original engine and trans and cyl head.
Yellow Imron Paint

30 plus year Local SF Bay Area car until relocated to Florida.
54318 indicated miles TMU

Excellent condition

Late May 1966 production Lotus Elan Series 2 1600 - Spyder Chassis, Tubular Headers, Gear Reduction Starter, Alternator, Electric Fuel Pump, CV Joints, MSD ignition, SPAX Adjustable Perch Shocks, Battery Cut-off Switch, Braided Steel Brake-lines, and other updates for drive-ability and reliability. Side badges not on the car are retained and available.

PM for additional details and link to detailed photos. asking $38900 .

ok, i'll bite.....
what's the story with the wheel? metal tape? gouge? scrape? curb rash??

Ted
I think that's just a metalised foil tape over the balance weights.....you see it on race cars sometimes...to stop them flying off.....

Adam

Correct, the prior owner applied the tape to be sure the wheel weights stay put.

Really nice! All the best with the sale.

Additional photos

Sweet looking car!

Interesting Tires. Did you get them in the US? Or are they Tyres obtained across the pond?

The tires are Dunlop Formula R D83 J 165/70 R13, they were sourced from the UK by the prior owner - they are no longer available.

A cold start video of the car can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/Ris9jQ_RTqM

A walkaround video of the 1996 Lotus Elan S2 can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/twrpmhki-No

The Transmission reportedly was rebuild by Jim Groom Grooms Sports Cars
and the engine reportedly was built by Tony Guinasso of Auto Scientific in
the Bay area, California.

Is this elan still available; do you have any spare parts? Are they included?