Lotus Elan

LONGSHOT: Anyone local to Raleigh NC, with a Plus 2S ??

PostPost by: mjbeanie » Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:34 am

I may be crazy for asking this:

My 71 Lotus Elan Plus 2S is a failed previous restoration, and was purchased with most of the bits uninstalled and in boxes. It had been taken completely apart. I have owned the car for four years and it has just finally had the engine fired up. We bypassed most of the electrical system. The car will soon start, run, stop and steer! This is called phase 1. Lol.

The next phase will be making the car more like a real sportscar. The interior is currently an open fiberglass shell. So next steps are to install a workable dash, electrical system, ancillary mechanical systems and all the rest. While I have parts lists, manuals, and schematics..I was wondering anyone in the Raleigh NC area own one of these??

It would be very much appreciated if I could arrange to actually see a real live car in person, and take notes, photos, and learn whatever I can. Your car will not be touched, just observed to gain assembly "clues". Thank you all for your time and consideration.
'71 Lotus Elan Plus 2S130 (Type 50/0179)
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'67 Sunbeam Alpine
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'67 Elan S3 DHC
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PostPost by: SENC » Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:47 pm

If you're not a member, it's worth joining Lotus Ltd, the national club. They maintain a list of owners across the country who are willing to be resources to other owners. I carry a printout whenever I travel with in/with ny Lotus in case I have a problem.
My last printout is not at hand, but I do seem to recall a number of Elan owners in central NC. I can't remember noticing whether Elan or +2, but would be surprised if there isn't one within an hour or two of you.
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PostPost by: mjbeanie » Thu Feb 09, 2023 1:37 am

Thank you Henry, I will look into that. Great idea. Much appreciated!
-Mike
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'70 Opel GT
'67 Sunbeam Alpine
'88 Porsche 924 S
'67 Elan S3 DHC
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PostPost by: m750rider » Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:16 pm

According to the Lotus Registry there are 3 in NC - Charlotte, Davidson, China Grove

https://elanregistry.org allows you to search the worldwide list without being a member

I'm near Asheville but not with a +2 - Elan SE S4
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PostPost by: mjbeanie » Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:33 am

Thank you very much m750rider. Appreciate the tip and suggestions.
'71 Lotus Elan Plus 2S130 (Type 50/0179)
'70 Opel GT
'67 Sunbeam Alpine
'88 Porsche 924 S
'67 Elan S3 DHC
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PostPost by: Rickrey » Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:59 pm

Hello,
I have a 1972 Elan+2 S130. Live in Lynchburg, Virginia— about 2 1/4 hour drive. Happy to have you come up.
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