1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130 (Type 50)

1973

80,800 miles

Manual

Petrol

£14,000 – £18,000

Estimate range

Bidding starts 15 Nov at 11:00

Listing Source

Iconic Auctioneers

Auction

Auction Date

Sunday, 15 November 2026

Starts at 11:00

50 days until auction

Estimate

£14,000 - £18,000

Location

United Kingdom

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Buyer notes

Originally supplied as a Lotus dealer demonstrator in May 1973.
Subject to a televised restoration by Ant Anstead for The Naked Mechanic.
Recent upgrades include electric pop-up headlights and a new dashboard.
Powered by a 1,558cc Big Valve Twin Cam engine with a four-speed gearbox.

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Description

LOT DETAILS PAYMENT & COLLECTION INSURANCE QUOTE SUMMARY Restored by Ant Anstead and his team for the new TV show, The Naked Mechanic , this desirable +2 S 130 was originally supplied as a Lotus dealer demonstrator and has since benefited from further sympathetic improvements. DESCRIPTION The Elan +2 combined Lotus’ renowned lightweight engineering and handling with a more refined 2+2 cabin, featuring walnut veneer, comprehensive instrumentation and greater practicality Where its junior sibling ...

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