23rd May, 2025 10:00

May Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 896
 

896

1968 LOTUS ELAN

Sold
Estimated at £18,000 - £20,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: LOTUS
Model: ELAN
Registration: RHW 77G
Engine Size (cc): 1558
Current Speedometer Reading: 21,268
Year of Manufacture: 1968
Date First Registered: 11/11/1968
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 14 May - Tuesday 20 May 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a Lotus Elan Workshop manual, some Pioneer digital receiver instructions, an old tax disc, and two invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Lotus Elan S3 convertible in Gold Leaf colours with black interior trim
  • If you're a Lotus purist, this is not the car for you, but if you want Lotus looks and handling but with much better performance, this should be of interest
  • It is fitted with a more powerful and reliable Ford Zetec engine with diagnostic facility and electronic ignition, and twin Webber 40s. Mated with a Ford five-speed box giving more relaxed and economical cruising, and a big-bore stainless steel exhaust system offering a superb soundtrack
  • Tidy useable example

 

Make: LOTUS
Model: ELAN
Registration: RHW 77G
Engine Size (cc): 1558
Current Speedometer Reading: 21,268
Year of Manufacture: 1968
Date First Registered: 11/11/1968
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 14 May - Tuesday 20 May 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a Lotus Elan Workshop manual, some Pioneer digital receiver instructions, an old tax disc, and two invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Lotus Elan S3 convertible in Gold Leaf colours with black interior trim
  • If you're a Lotus purist, this is not the car for you, but if you want Lotus looks and handling but with much better performance, this should be of interest
  • It is fitted with a more powerful and reliable Ford Zetec engine with diagnostic facility and electronic ignition, and twin Webber 40s. Mated with a Ford five-speed box giving more relaxed and economical cruising, and a big-bore stainless steel exhaust system offering a superb soundtrack
  • Tidy useable example

Auction: May Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 23rd May, 2025

Welcome to our May Auction!

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising both local and national charities chosen by us.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.
 

The main viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 14 May - Tuesday 20 May 2025. 

 

Viewing

The main viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 14 May 2025 - Tuesday 20 May 2025. 

Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm

Sat: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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