Hello!

[englishmaninwales]

Hello to all from a new Elan owner. A return to Elan ownership after 30 years away! Previously owned 1967 S3 Coupe S/E reg 111 ERY and re-registered GEY xxxE (I can't remember all of the registration) which I sold in 1983 when I moved abroad. I have just purchased a 1966 S3 Coupe which is in reasonable condition. Has a new chassis and a seemingly good engine but will need a new interior and a repaint (plus all the other problems yet to come to light!!)

[billwill]

Welcome to the clan...


<welshmaninlondon>

[el-saturn]

welcome to the gang! as you?ll remember you could experience enLIGHTing things which come to
light - never throw the wrench towards yr wife! 36 / 4982 sandy: running a S3 DHC in the alps

[elanner]

Welcome back! I too rejoined the Elan world, two years ago, after a 30 year hiatus.

They're as alluring as ever and even more fun to own because:
- They're much rarer and much more engaging to drive than modern stuff.
- They're not your daily driver (?) so they don't have to start tomorrow morning and get you to work.
- This forum allows you to learn so much more about them than you ever could back in the day.

Nick

[englishmaninwales]

Yes it'll make a difference not being a daily driver to get me to work

[Jon.ford]

Croeso welcome English man in Wales, from a Welsh man in Wales.
What is your location I assume in Wales
Jon

[TeeJay]

Welcome to the forum, enjoy driving your Lotus prior to any major rework.

[englishmaninwales]

Hello welshmaninwales - location is Ruthin North Wales - close to all those nice roads

[Jon.ford]

I am in south west Wales we have stunning roads here aswell you are about three hours from here get that ?lan up and running
Don't forget to post photos of you progress
Best regards jon

[jono]

Hi Englishman,

I recall you from the Lotus 7 (Caterham) forum. I'm pleased that you too have gone for a proper Lotus!

This is a great forum, proper enthusiasts. I got fed up with the bitching and ego's on Blatchat long before my Caterham

Jono

[englishmaninwales]

Hi Jono
I ve still got my Caterham 7 and I'm sort of hoping funds will allow me to keep it along with my newly acquired Elan. It got bent in a rather unpleasant encounter with a tyre wall at Anglesey in a sprint last October, but I'm now approaching the end of the rebuild. I 'll start on some jobs on the Elan this winter (then I must resist the temptation to put the Elan up a hillclimb or sprint....)

Malcolm

[tonyr27]

Hi Malcolm

Great to see you have an Elan.

Just joined the site and made a welcome post myself after buying a Plus2 Elan.
Selling my Caterham as my ankylosing spondylitis is making it difficult.

Did you get that tonneau repaired on the Caterham?

Regards,

Tony

[englishmaninwales]

Hi Tony
Nice looking Plus 2 and would seem to be well sorted ( unlike mine!).
The tonneau cover you sent me was to provide material for a new rear vertical centre section on the boot cover which is at the cobbler at the moment. Much much cheaper than a new one from SoftBits for Sevens, and without the hassle of fitting a new one.
Enjoy your Plus 2!

[tonyr27]

Thanks Malcolm,
looks as though you are now keeping busy with both the Caterham & Elan
My Plus 2 was going well, but just had a rear strut failure! So will be busy replacing the strut & possibly the caliper.

Regards Tony

[englishmaninwales]

Hi Tony
How did you get on with the rear strut?

Malcolm