Help with purchasing an Elan +2
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:15 pm
Hello all. First post on the forum but I've been lurking around for a while now and need some help.
I am currently beginning the research process for purchasing an Elan +2. I have gone through 67 pages of information in the Plus 2 section here on the forum as well have exhausted my reading abilities at the library and other places online.
There are 2 cars that I am currently aware of for sale here in the US. First is a 1969 red/silver with 67K miles with an unknown maintenance history, unoriginal front seats and wheels and some other cosmetic issues. The second is a 1973 blue which has been "95% restored" by who knows who, with a sunroof of unknown brand and an unknown maintenance history.
I have run across several references to purchasing only a pre-73 car but can not find any reason for not wanting a 1973 model. Why would that be?
I have also been looking desperately for a guide to help with current value/pricing. I have only found Black Book online (sorry I can't post the URL -- forum won't allow it until I've made 3 posts total -- add 3 w's at the front and a com at the back) but can not join as I am not "in the industry."
I am also not adverse to looking outside of the US for a car although obviously it would be easier to purchase from this side of the pond.
If anyone can point me in the correct direction it would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
RoadDad
EDIT: The 1969 does indeed have Lotus wheels. It is the 1973 that has aftermarket wheels.
I am currently beginning the research process for purchasing an Elan +2. I have gone through 67 pages of information in the Plus 2 section here on the forum as well have exhausted my reading abilities at the library and other places online.
There are 2 cars that I am currently aware of for sale here in the US. First is a 1969 red/silver with 67K miles with an unknown maintenance history, unoriginal front seats and wheels and some other cosmetic issues. The second is a 1973 blue which has been "95% restored" by who knows who, with a sunroof of unknown brand and an unknown maintenance history.
I have run across several references to purchasing only a pre-73 car but can not find any reason for not wanting a 1973 model. Why would that be?
I have also been looking desperately for a guide to help with current value/pricing. I have only found Black Book online (sorry I can't post the URL -- forum won't allow it until I've made 3 posts total -- add 3 w's at the front and a com at the back) but can not join as I am not "in the industry."
I am also not adverse to looking outside of the US for a car although obviously it would be easier to purchase from this side of the pond.
If anyone can point me in the correct direction it would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
RoadDad
EDIT: The 1969 does indeed have Lotus wheels. It is the 1973 that has aftermarket wheels.