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Lotus Elan
ELAN_ORIG - Elan Original
Lot 68 -1971 Lotus Elan Sprint FHC
1971
124 miles
Manual
Petrol
Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JH
£14,000 – £16,000
Estimate range
Bidding starts 10 May at 10:00
Listing Source
H&H Classics
Auction
Auction Date
Sunday, 10 May 2026
Starts at 10:00
12 days until auction
Estimate
£14,000 - £16,000
Location
United Kingdom
About the Elan
The Lotus Elan (1962-1973) was Colin Chapman's masterpiece - a lightweight sports car with the legendary Lotus-Ford Twin Cam engine. Backbone chassis and fibreglass body. Outstanding handling defined the class. Around 12,200 built. The benchmark for sports car dynamics.
Known Issues to Watch For
Chassis: Steel backbone - rust is critical concern. Check centre section thoroughly. Fibreglass body hides chassis condition. Engine: Twin Cam - head gaskets, timing chain, oil leaks. Well understood but needs care. Gearbox: Ford-based - synchros wear. Electrics: Lucas - usual issues.
Desirable Options
Sprint specification, S1 or S2 (earliest), SE specification, Big Valve engine, Good chassis, Matching numbers
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower105 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1971
Mileage124 miles
Body StyleRoadster
RegistrationJLC 5K
Production Info
Production Years1962 - 1973
GenerationELAN_ORIG
Listing Source
H&H Classics
Auction
Auction Date
Sunday, 10 May 2026
Starts at 10:00
12 days until auction
Estimate
£14,000 - £16,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
1971124 milesManual