Bienfu - New member from France
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Hi everyone,
My name is Adrien,27 years old, living in France and passionate about classic and sports cars since my childhood. Excuse me in advance if my English is terrible.
I am the proud owner of a Simca 1200s that I own since more than 10 years. It is from 1967, and I am currently the 3rd owner.



I am also the owner of a splendid Lotus Elan S3 "super safety" from 1968 since a little more than one year.
The interior was re-trimmed and the car was repainted with the BRM team colours.
There is also a Spyder chassis, Tony Thompson big bore exhaust, FIA roll bar (rear and side).
But also Omega forged pistons, larger valves, Cosworth L2 camshafts, an Elan 26R cooling system, better shock absorbers, and some others things…
A very fun car to drive



My name is Adrien,27 years old, living in France and passionate about classic and sports cars since my childhood. Excuse me in advance if my English is terrible.
I am the proud owner of a Simca 1200s that I own since more than 10 years. It is from 1967, and I am currently the 3rd owner.



I am also the owner of a splendid Lotus Elan S3 "super safety" from 1968 since a little more than one year.
The interior was re-trimmed and the car was repainted with the BRM team colours.
There is also a Spyder chassis, Tony Thompson big bore exhaust, FIA roll bar (rear and side).
But also Omega forged pistons, larger valves, Cosworth L2 camshafts, an Elan 26R cooling system, better shock absorbers, and some others things…
A very fun car to drive




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Bienfu - New-tral
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Welcome Adrien,
there are quite a few elans in France, though not that often seen on the road (e.g. mine I'm afraid) : I'm glad there is now one more chance to see one...
you'll find this forum very invaluable, for technical issues of course, but not only.
keep it on the road !
there are quite a few elans in France, though not that often seen on the road (e.g. mine I'm afraid) : I'm glad there is now one more chance to see one...
you'll find this forum very invaluable, for technical issues of course, but not only.
keep it on the road !
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nmauduit - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Welcome Adrien,
You have fine taste in cars
It's nice to see younger people interested in classic cars.
Rob
You have fine taste in cars

It's nice to see younger people interested in classic cars.
Rob
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Mazzini - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Welcome Adrien! I saw your car at Paul Matty - it's extremely nice, congrats!
Whereabouts are you in France?
Don't worry about your English, we are communicating about our shared passion.
Whereabouts are you in France?
Don't worry about your English, we are communicating about our shared passion.

Phil Harrison
1972 Elan Sprint 0260K
1972 Elan Sprint 0260K
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Welcome Adrien you have a lovely Elan, drive it and enjoy it. Your English is better than most Australians and North Americans and English ( UK residents) for that mater
cheers
Rohan

cheers
Rohan
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[quote="rgh0" Your English is better than most ....................... English ( UK residents) for that mater
cheers
Rohan[/quote]
Pourrait etre dit en plaisantant, mais tres proche de la veritie...
Bienvenue Adrien - vous etes proche du Languedoc?

cheers
Rohan[/quote]
Pourrait etre dit en plaisantant, mais tres proche de la veritie...


Bienvenue Adrien - vous etes proche du Languedoc?
- HCA
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Bienfu wrote:Hi everyone,
My name is Adrien,27 years old
...
I am the proud owner of a Simca 1200s that I own since more than 10 years. It is from 1967, and I am
So, you started with a classic car at 17 ?
1964 S1 (engine ready, awainting body paint)
1967 S3 DHC (left window stuck)
1969 S4 FHC (waiting for return pickup)
Brian Bucklands 2nd edition available ! Look here: https://theelanman.com
1967 S3 DHC (left window stuck)
1969 S4 FHC (waiting for return pickup)
Brian Bucklands 2nd edition available ! Look here: https://theelanman.com
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gherlt wrote:Bienfu wrote:Hi everyone,
My name is Adrien,27 years old
...
I am the proud owner of a Simca 1200s that I own since more than 10 years. It is from 1967, and I am
So, you started with a classic car at 17 ?
I restored my Elan when I was 17...
... it was last year

Welcome to the forums Adrien!
-Ben
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Life is like a sewer, what you get out of it depends on what you put into it.
"I'm never gonna financially recover from this"
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I restored my first Elan when I was 17 too. But that was in 1972 
Welcome indeed, I'm sure the forum will prove to be fountain of knowledge for you!

Welcome indeed, I'm sure the forum will prove to be fountain of knowledge for you!
1970 S4SE/1760cc big valve/SA-AX block, L2s, 45DCOEs, 1978 Jensen GT, 1962 AH Sprite, Alfa-Romeo 159, 1966 Bristol Bus, 1947 AEC Regal bus.
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Welcome Adrien, beautiful cars!
1969/70 Elan Plus 2 (not S) 50/2036
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"It just wouldn't be a complete day if I didn't forget something!" -Me
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Thanks you for your kind words.
I also use a translator to do not do too much mistakes.
I'm in Isère.
Yes, because my parents love classics cars too, and have many classics. They buy that Simca 1200s when I was 16, before I got the driver's license.
After, I buy a Honda S2000 from 2005, a teenage dream and replace it with my Lotus Elan.
Of course, no regret. The Elan is really fun, even at 50mph (80km/h) !
Before i sold the s2000, i also compared the acceleration of the S2000 and the Elan, me in the S2000 and my brother in the Elan, both in 3rd gear, from approximately 37mph (60km/h) to 81mph (130km/h) (not tested above), both cars have the same acceleration. Pretty insane for a 52years old car, but you should know it.

HCA wrote:rgh0 wrote: Your English is better than most ....................... English ( UK residents) for that mater![]()
cheers
Rohan
Pourrait etre dit en plaisantant, mais tres proche de la veritie...![]()
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Bienvenue Adrien - vous etes proche du Languedoc?
I also use a translator to do not do too much mistakes.

I'm in Isère.
gherlt wrote:Bienfu wrote:Hi everyone,
My name is Adrien,27 years old
...
I am the proud owner of a Simca 1200s that I own since more than 10 years. It is from 1967, and I am
So, you started with a classic car at 17 ?
Yes, because my parents love classics cars too, and have many classics. They buy that Simca 1200s when I was 16, before I got the driver's license.
After, I buy a Honda S2000 from 2005, a teenage dream and replace it with my Lotus Elan.
Of course, no regret. The Elan is really fun, even at 50mph (80km/h) !

Before i sold the s2000, i also compared the acceleration of the S2000 and the Elan, me in the S2000 and my brother in the Elan, both in 3rd gear, from approximately 37mph (60km/h) to 81mph (130km/h) (not tested above), both cars have the same acceleration. Pretty insane for a 52years old car, but you should know it.

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The size difference in the Photo tells it all
cheers
Rohan

cheers
Rohan
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Gotta say that, much to my surprise, I like the colour of the bumpers. I'd never have been brave enough to choose it, but it works. In fact it's remarkable that almost any colour combination seems to work well on an Elan.
I think it's vital to use colours that make these tiny cars visible among the vast hulks on the roads today and, given the dark bodywork on this car, the bumpers fit the bill.
Well done!
Nick
I think it's vital to use colours that make these tiny cars visible among the vast hulks on the roads today and, given the dark bodywork on this car, the bumpers fit the bill.
Well done!
Nick
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Salute! What a wonderful car. Greetings from Canada.
Stu
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Stu
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Hi Bienfu,
Where do you live in France.
I live in the Morbihan
Cheers Alan
Where do you live in France.
I live in the Morbihan
Cheers Alan
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