Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Forums

Hi All Im 66 still working I previously owned a Lotus Cortina Mk which I rebuilt from shell upwards( When I was in my late 20s) but sold it due to a divorce 20 yrs ago. as I cant afford one anymore I am looking to buy a Elan +2 preferably a 130/4 but is there anyone near Portsmouth who is willing to .. initially chat
A / Let me look at the car and chat about pitfalls etc
B/ Take me as a passenger to see if its a plausible & worth pursuing Possibly let me drive? ( I would of course arrange insurance)
Best regards John

Hi John
I'm in Fleet, Hants so about as far away from you as possible while still in Hants! So about an hour / 45 miles away. I've got a pair of Plus 2s, one being rebuilt completely the other currently being rewires but should be finished in a week or two...
You are welcome to come up for a chat and a walk around both cars. If you want - post up a reply if you want and I'll pm you my contact details.
Regards
Matt

jdouglas300 wrote: I previously owned a Lotus Cortina Mk........... I cant afford one anymore.........

You have my sympathy It should be a law written in bold that cars should be outside any divorce settlement Especially if it is a Cortina Mk1

Many years ago, my measly offer of £38k on Bruce Reynolds' Cortina was quickly squashed in the mud by someone who went on to pay £99k..! Allegedly still only with the recce mileage of the Hertfordshire countryside, the owner is turning down offers of a quarter a million...

Hi Matt Brilliant that's great thanks Fleets no problem
Best regards Jon

Hi John - I've sent you a private message throught the board with my contact details so we can arrange a meet up.
regards
Matt