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Grassroots Motorsports Lotus Project

PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 2:24 pm
by jfornarola
I just came across this and hope I'm not duplicating a prior post. The comments and suggestions are a good read. It will be interesting to see what transpires. Or I'll make the editor an offer on the Elan (to go with my S3). Follow the link below:

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/news/ ... -michigan/

Re: Grassroots Motorsports Lotus Project

PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:46 pm
by gjz30075
I've been following it. I'd love to have the LoCort

Re: Grassroots Motorsports Lotus Project

PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:46 pm
by Fred Talmadge
Is there anything usable off that Elan? I'm thinking serial number is about it.

Re: Grassroots Motorsports Lotus Project

PostPosted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 12:40 am
by JLFonseca
I was lying on the couch the other day, recovering from surgery. There came a knock at the door, it was Tim Suddard himself. We had a very nice visit, and it was nice to meet someone who has a worse starting point than I do.

Re: Grassroots Motorsports Lotus Project

PostPosted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 12:27 am
by nomad
If the price was right I wouldn't have hesitated on that car. Splicing fiberglass isn't all that difficult.

Kurt.
26/3754

Re: Grassroots Motorsports Lotus Project

PostPosted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:15 pm
by mac5777
Here is the latest story from Classic Motor Sports.
Sarto
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/riding-rails/

Re: Grassroots Motorsports Lotus Project

PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:55 am
by rgh0
I like this quote from the article

"The Elan, in contrast, is the total package. It serves up stunning looks, great handling, and a level of comfort rarely felt in a sports car. The Elan would be the best car in the world if Lotus had spent a little more time on quality control and durability."

In my opinion an Elan that has been properly re-built with sensible modifications achieves just that - quality, durability and it is the best car in the world !

cheers
Rohan

Re: Grassroots Motorsports Lotus Project

PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:09 am
by Ross Robbins
Hey Mom,
That's MY car! The very same one that is on the GRR journey in the next post. Now it has been over 110 MPH at Talledega, up to the top of Pikes Peak a few weeks ago and now has another 2,500 miles on it. Who says Elans lack "durability"? :twisted: :twisted: