13th Mar, 2026 10:00

March Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 870
 

870

1973 LOTUS ELAN + 2S 130

Sold for £11,000
Estimated at £12,000 - £14,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: LOTUS
Model: ELAN + 2S 130
Registration: GHH 220L
Engine Size (cc): 1558
Year of Manufacture: 1973
Date First Registered: 01/04/2024
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes Lotus Classic Certificate of Vehicle Provenance, correspondence from Lotus Archives, a Short Biography of the vehicle, a photocopy of a buff logbook, MOT certificates, promotional information, and invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Delivered to Guernsey from new and remained in Guernsey and Jersey for 25 years
  • Lotus Provenance
  • No salt on roads, and was checked by a local Lotus specialist
  • Complete renovation in 2000 at a cost exceeding £25,000 (bills with car)
  • Aluminium fuel tank
  • Paint and gel coat stripped and repainted in Brunswick green metallic
  • Approximately 10,000 since then
  • The car was imported into the UK in 2024
  • Borrowed by Ron Hickman, the designer of the Elan, for a photo shoot for a Japanese car magazine (clipping of photos outside Ron's house and a Thank You note from Ron)
  • Engine fully rebuilt in 2023
  • Was sent to Classic Sports Cars, total approximately £6,000 - bills with the car
  • Interior is cream leather and wood dash
  • 4-speed gearbox
  • Could do with a service to bring it up to running condition

 

Make: LOTUS
Model: ELAN + 2S 130
Registration: GHH 220L
Engine Size (cc): 1558
Year of Manufacture: 1973
Date First Registered: 01/04/2024
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes Lotus Classic Certificate of Vehicle Provenance, correspondence from Lotus Archives, a Short Biography of the vehicle, a photocopy of a buff logbook, MOT certificates, promotional information, and invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Delivered to Guernsey from new and remained in Guernsey and Jersey for 25 years
  • Lotus Provenance
  • No salt on roads, and was checked by a local Lotus specialist
  • Complete renovation in 2000 at a cost exceeding £25,000 (bills with car)
  • Aluminium fuel tank
  • Paint and gel coat stripped and repainted in Brunswick green metallic
  • Approximately 10,000 since then
  • The car was imported into the UK in 2024
  • Borrowed by Ron Hickman, the designer of the Elan, for a photo shoot for a Japanese car magazine (clipping of photos outside Ron's house and a Thank You note from Ron)
  • Engine fully rebuilt in 2023
  • Was sent to Classic Sports Cars, total approximately £6,000 - bills with the car
  • Interior is cream leather and wood dash
  • 4-speed gearbox
  • Could do with a service to bring it up to running condition

Auction: March Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 13th Mar, 2026

Welcome to our March Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026. 

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 to help local and national charities chosen by us.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy yourself as to a lot's description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction or call us to arrange for an individual appointment.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.

 

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026. 

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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