Elan Tow Bar Original Lotus Part

[tedtaylor]

here is a tow bar setup i found on an Elan i purchased. It was towed behind a motorhome when the owner was moving from California to Texas. The bars bolted to the frame back by the transmission if i recall, but there was no fiberglass cutting or modifications. i removed it first thing.

[Bitsilly]

Cheers
Actually what I am talking about might be better known as a tow hitch, ie for pulling a trailer.
Because of required height etc it comes through the rear body, and has to be attached to the chassis.

[Bitsilly]

And it will probably be removed but as it was probably factory fit, and I ..

Nah, it’s going.

[stugilmour]

What could possibly go wrong….

[HCA]

This ought to help the discussion along then!!

Mark

Yep - that sells it to me! A small Elan, Emma Peel and I, minimal luggage and a five star hotel for a caravan...

[TBG]

Sometimes one tows a bit too much with small cars.....................D

[Quart Meg Miles]

This ought to help the discussion along then!!
Mark

Yep - that sells it to me! A small Elan, Emma Peel and I, minimal luggage and a five star hotel for a caravan...

I think you may have a bit of trouble getting the Emma Peel bit!