Elan Mechanic in NY/CT/NJ Region
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 4:37 am
Just took possession of a 1972 Lotus Elan Plus 2 - 50/0232/N.
I am not new to Lotus, having owned an Elise (x2), Exige, Esprit Turbo, and an Evora, but I am new to the Elan. Extremely excited. But, I feel like a rookie. I am still figuring out what all the switches do.
The car seems to be in fine running condition, but will need a respray down the road. No rush. Want to enjoy it.
Does anybody on the forum know of a reliable Elan (plus 2, if it makes much of a difference) mechanic? I want to get it looked over, ensure all fluids are correct, etc.
Because somebody can work on an Elise does not mean he knows his way around an Elan, or so I have heard.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
--matt
As a post script, the car came with one ignition key. Can I go to a hardware store and cut a new one, or do I need to order blanks and take those blanks to a hardware store?
I am not new to Lotus, having owned an Elise (x2), Exige, Esprit Turbo, and an Evora, but I am new to the Elan. Extremely excited. But, I feel like a rookie. I am still figuring out what all the switches do.
The car seems to be in fine running condition, but will need a respray down the road. No rush. Want to enjoy it.
Does anybody on the forum know of a reliable Elan (plus 2, if it makes much of a difference) mechanic? I want to get it looked over, ensure all fluids are correct, etc.
Because somebody can work on an Elise does not mean he knows his way around an Elan, or so I have heard.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
--matt
As a post script, the car came with one ignition key. Can I go to a hardware store and cut a new one, or do I need to order blanks and take those blanks to a hardware store?