31st Jul, 2025 10:00
July/August Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction
543
1970 LOTUS ELAN S4
Sold for £20,000
Estimated at £19,000 - £22,000
Note that some lots may be sold provisionally
Make: LOTUS
Model: ELAN S4
Registration: BGF 173H
Engine Size (cc): 1558
Current Speedometer Reading: 53,800
Year of Manufacture: 1970
Date First Registered: 12/06/1970
MOT Expiry Date: 14/10/20205
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 23 July 2025 - Tuesday 29 July 2025
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes an old HPI check, MOT certificates, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:
- 1970 Lotus Elan Series 4 SE Drophead
- Low owner, genuine Elan SE Drophead that has had a full mechanical overhaul
- Purchased in 2019 as part of a deceased estate. The car had been laid up and dry stored in a residential garage in London after being taken off the road in the late 1980’s. When discovered although covered in years of dust it had been well preserved and was showing 53,272 miles. Having not turned a wheel for so long the Elan was sent to a well known Lotus specialist to be fully recommissioned
- The chassis was inspected and appeared to be original and in good condition. The engine was removed and stripped down, machined, ported, balanced and rebuilt with new parts. The gearbox was also stripped and rebuilt with new bearings and gaskets. New timing chain, water pump, oil pump, clutch, electronic ignition, new brake discs, brake pipes, brake and clutch cylinders, new suspension springs and dampers were fitted. The heating system, cooling system and electrical systems were all addressed. New tyres, battery, manifold, and stainless steel exhaust were also fitted, and the list goes on. The invoices for the specialist alone total £20K
- Comes with the correct Colin Chapman signature steering wheel and period Pioneer cassette stereo. Fitted with the preferable Weber 40 carburettors. Sits on period, rare Compomotive split rim spin off wheels
- The vehicle has since been put through an MOT and has passed with no advisories and is still showing under 54,000 miles. A low ownership vehicle. The deceased was only the 2nd owner of the car and was followed by his sister who had then registered the car in her name.
- Has recently had an engine oil and filter change and the cylinder head has been re-torqued following 500 miles since engine rebuild.
Make: LOTUS
Model: ELAN S4
Registration: BGF 173H
Engine Size (cc): 1558
Current Speedometer Reading: 53,800
Year of Manufacture: 1970
Date First Registered: 12/06/1970
MOT Expiry Date: 14/10/20205
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 23 July 2025 - Tuesday 29 July 2025
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes an old HPI check, MOT certificates, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:
- 1970 Lotus Elan Series 4 SE Drophead
- Low owner, genuine Elan SE Drophead that has had a full mechanical overhaul
- Purchased in 2019 as part of a deceased estate. The car had been laid up and dry stored in a residential garage in London after being taken off the road in the late 1980’s. When discovered although covered in years of dust it had been well preserved and was showing 53,272 miles. Having not turned a wheel for so long the Elan was sent to a well known Lotus specialist to be fully recommissioned
- The chassis was inspected and appeared to be original and in good condition. The engine was removed and stripped down, machined, ported, balanced and rebuilt with new parts. The gearbox was also stripped and rebuilt with new bearings and gaskets. New timing chain, water pump, oil pump, clutch, electronic ignition, new brake discs, brake pipes, brake and clutch cylinders, new suspension springs and dampers were fitted. The heating system, cooling system and electrical systems were all addressed. New tyres, battery, manifold, and stainless steel exhaust were also fitted, and the list goes on. The invoices for the specialist alone total £20K
- Comes with the correct Colin Chapman signature steering wheel and period Pioneer cassette stereo. Fitted with the preferable Weber 40 carburettors. Sits on period, rare Compomotive split rim spin off wheels
- The vehicle has since been put through an MOT and has passed with no advisories and is still showing under 54,000 miles. A low ownership vehicle. The deceased was only the 2nd owner of the car and was followed by his sister who had then registered the car in her name.
- Has recently had an engine oil and filter change and the cylinder head has been re-torqued following 500 miles since engine rebuild.
Auction: July/August Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 31st Jul, 2025
Welcome to our July/August Auction!
The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 23 July 2025 - Tuesday 29 July 2025.
Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.
Viewing
The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 23 July 2025 - Tuesday 29 July 2025.
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 12pm
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