Lotus Certificate of Provenance

[nmauduit]

It was recently brought to my attention that the price of the Lotus Certificate of Provenance would have sky rocketed to a hefty 170£ (VAT included) plus postage, while it was 44 last year iirc... If I'm not mistaken, this service was once free, I figure in fair retribution to the courage and dedication of whomever that would embark on the perilous journey of keeping a Lotus on the road.

https://www.lotuscars.com/fr-FR/certificate-provenance/

The example is shown on a modern car, can anyone confirm if that also applies to first generation elans ?

Certificate of provenance 2020

[richardcox_lotus]

Yes it has gone up but I believe it’s also now a collectors pack with other extras, such as cuff links, etc

Needs investigation as to whether it’s one price or various optional items.

Regards
Richard

[pharriso]

Details are listed here - https://www.lotuscars.com/lotus-launches-new-certificate-of-provenance-programme/?fbclid=IwAR0luXHCaMfkHy0sH3zIY_R573fQMI3lPAh5IHFSoZ123M-AYIngLFVtfOI

Frankly the price is rediculous given the sparse information available on older models such as our Elans.

[Frogelan]

Wow! That is a big increase.

On the positive side, that would just about buy you a ristretto with Ferrari Classiche!

Andrew

[elanfan1]

Are Lotus really that desperate for money or does the archive department now have to be self funding?

Not sure they’ll sell many.

[SENC]

Well, it is printed on premium paper!

[Chrispy]

Details are listed here - https://www.lotuscars.com/lotus-launches-new-certificate-of-provenance-programme/?fbclid=IwAR0luXHCaMfkHy0sH3zIY_R573fQMI3lPAh5IHFSoZ123M-AYIngLFVtfOI

Frankly the price is rediculous given the sparse information available on older models such as our Elans.

Yep! Mine pretty much said that the car was a kit and sold. Don't know what colour, don't know what trim

[vstibbard]

talk about gilding the lilly... to justify the price with unless trinkets worth tuppence!

[nmauduit]

Not sure they’ll sell many.

the problem is that in some countries such a certificate is necessary to licence an imported car : what could have just been a ridiculous marketting attempt then becomes a despicable ploy to pump out money from the ones who contribute most to the brand, those who keep the cars on the road...

[Lyn7]

You are quite right . I live in France and without the right piece of paper you will fail to register a vehicle. I had an old but low mileage Vauxhall Astra that we were fond of and Vauxhall wanted £200.00 just for an A4 piece of paper. I sold that car. I have heard of other companies charging up to £400.00 for the same piece of paper. Trailer companies especially. This deal from Lotus is actually quite good value for money in comparison. They're all pirates in my opinion

[gjz30075]

It actually helped me get a title for my Coupe, here in the States. This is probably Lotus' attempt to
play with the big boys. What does a COA cost from Porsche, or Ferrari?

[Certified Lotus]

Glad I got mine while Andy was still signing them and they were a lot less expensive!

[Gordon Sauer]

Well I’m on the other side of the fence, I already have just the three pieces of paper for my three Lotus but I’m going to go on and get the very slick packet that is now available. Gordon sour

[TBG]

I don't need a bit of paper. Mine is the garage and mine all mine I tell you!!

[trw99]

[quote="TBG"]I don't need a bit of paper. Mine is the garage and mine all mine I tell you!! [/quote]

Demonstrating precisely why you need a piece of paper, dear chap!

Tim