New Lotus Elan Owner
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Post by: TheKid#99 » Wed May 27, 2020 1:39 am
Hey Everyone,
I have acquired a 1970 Lotus Elan S4 just a few weeks ago and I have been loving every minute of it. I have had to fix a few things with the car and it still needs a little more TLC but nothing is wrong with the car mechanically at all. I am sure I will be on here asking a few questions to the experts soon.
I own a 1974 Lotus Europa TCS as well. So I am happy to announce I have added to my collection.
Thanks,
Chris Winfree
I have acquired a 1970 Lotus Elan S4 just a few weeks ago and I have been loving every minute of it. I have had to fix a few things with the car and it still needs a little more TLC but nothing is wrong with the car mechanically at all. I am sure I will be on here asking a few questions to the experts soon.
I own a 1974 Lotus Europa TCS as well. So I am happy to announce I have added to my collection.
Thanks,
Chris Winfree
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74 Europa 3675R
70 Elan S4 0036K
72 Lotus Seven S4 LS4/2927
70 Elan S4 0036K
72 Lotus Seven S4 LS4/2927
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Post by: lotustastic » Wed May 27, 2020 4:39 am
Chris,
Great to see you on here, its an amazing, knowledgeable group with tons of support. Congrats!!!
David D.
Great to see you on here, its an amazing, knowledgeable group with tons of support. Congrats!!!
David D.
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Post by: StressCraxx » Wed May 27, 2020 5:28 am
Wow! Congratulations! Beautiful S4. Hope you enjoy the little roads this summer.
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Post by: Bombay Racing Green » Wed May 27, 2020 6:15 am
Welcome Chris,
Lovely car. How does it compare to the Europa I your opinion?
Regards,
Lovely car. How does it compare to the Europa I your opinion?
Regards,
Pete
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1971 S2 Europa
1968 +2
1970 S4 DHC
1971 S2 Europa
1968 +2
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Post by: Certified Lotus » Wed May 27, 2020 10:01 am
Hi Chris, wonderful to learn you bought an Elan. Very special these cars. Great knowledgable group here. They got me through all three of my restorations. For those that don’t know Chris, he (and his Dad) did a fantastic Europa restoration.
Glen
05 Elise - Back where I started
65 Elan S2 - 26/4055
72 Europa - 74/2358R
69 Elan S4 - 45/7941
64 Elan S1 - 26/0379
12 Colin 30 - Lotus Racing Kart
07 Exige S - Wicked Road/Track Car
07 Exige S - Fast Road/Track Car
06 Elise - Track pack
05 Elise - Back where I started
65 Elan S2 - 26/4055
72 Europa - 74/2358R
69 Elan S4 - 45/7941
64 Elan S1 - 26/0379
12 Colin 30 - Lotus Racing Kart
07 Exige S - Wicked Road/Track Car
07 Exige S - Fast Road/Track Car
06 Elise - Track pack
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Post by: rgh0 » Wed May 27, 2020 10:04 am
Hi Chris
Looks like a nice car and certainly a beautiful road the photo was taken on. it will be an interesting change from your Europa. i have an S1 Esprit which drives a lot like the Europas I have driven and its a totally different experience to my Elan or Plus 2 but they are all cars to be driven and enjoyed
cheers
Rohan
Looks like a nice car and certainly a beautiful road the photo was taken on. it will be an interesting change from your Europa. i have an S1 Esprit which drives a lot like the Europas I have driven and its a totally different experience to my Elan or Plus 2 but they are all cars to be driven and enjoyed
cheers
Rohan
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Post by: tedtaylor » Wed May 27, 2020 2:42 pm
Bombay Racing Green wrote:Welcome Chris,
Lovely car. How does it compare to the Europa I your opinion?
Regards,
"Apples and Oranges"....
TED
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Post by: TheKid#99 » Wed May 27, 2020 3:38 pm
Thank you for the warm welcome everyone.
Good to hear from you Glen (Certified Lotus) hope all is well with you.
Driving the Elan is very different from the Europa. I enjoy driving both of them but with the summer months coming up, it is nice to have a convertible. I have attached a picture of my Europa.
Each car is a blast to drive!
Good to hear from you Glen (Certified Lotus) hope all is well with you.
Driving the Elan is very different from the Europa. I enjoy driving both of them but with the summer months coming up, it is nice to have a convertible. I have attached a picture of my Europa.
Each car is a blast to drive!
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74 Europa 3675R
70 Elan S4 0036K
72 Lotus Seven S4 LS4/2927
70 Elan S4 0036K
72 Lotus Seven S4 LS4/2927
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Post by: TheKid#99 » Fri May 29, 2020 12:43 am
1963 S1 wrote:Nice Elan! Did you get the opportunity to drive east from California or was it delivered to you? Would imagine a great journey through the back roads of the US. Enjoy!
Car was delivered to me. That would've been nice to do though.
74 Europa 3675R
70 Elan S4 0036K
72 Lotus Seven S4 LS4/2927
70 Elan S4 0036K
72 Lotus Seven S4 LS4/2927
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Post by: RogerFrench » Fri May 29, 2020 2:26 pm
Hi Chris, welcome and congratulations on your Elan.
I remember your Europa restoration on that forum, good to see you here too.
I remember your Europa restoration on that forum, good to see you here too.
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