Hi All,
No connection to me but saw this Elite that needs saving...........
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-elite- ... SwMZpfdO2K
Regards all.
DC.
P.S this may even be the LAST Elite made ?
https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/V ... ?locale=en
Save This Elite !
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Re: Save This Elite !
Very likely is the last Elite made. Graham Robson (The Third Generation Lotuses) says the last Elite was produced in Jan 1983 with the chassis no. 1757.
Has a Riviera bonnet too (but not the roof.)
Nice project for someone who knows what they're doing!
Thanks for spotting this, Richard
Has a Riviera bonnet too (but not the roof.)
Nice project for someone who knows what they're doing!
Thanks for spotting this, Richard
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Re: Save This Elite !
Looks like a fantastic project. I wish I had the space but with an Esprit and an Elite awaiting serious attention, it's not going to happen.
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Re: Save This Elite !
Up to £2,762 now with just under 2 days to go. Ad also now mentions that it's the last Elite off the line. One for Tony to have, I think, an early Elite and the last Elite.
What car is that?
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Re: Save This Elite !
Hi All,
When he first listed the Elite S2.2 on eBay I mentioned it may be the last Elite - but subsequently re discovered Elite A480 JVF which surely must be the last S2.2 ?
Best wishes all.
DC.
When he first listed the Elite S2.2 on eBay I mentioned it may be the last Elite - but subsequently re discovered Elite A480 JVF which surely must be the last S2.2 ?
Best wishes all.
DC.
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Re: Save This Elite !
If I had the space to store, I must say I'd be tempted. But I don't, and I think I have enough on my plate in any case.
Whats going on at the moment, Fleebay seems full of wedge restoration projects at the moment. I must have seen at least 4 in the last week or two.
Anyone for a white Auto Eclat?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1977-LOTUS-E ... 3695159306
Tony
Whats going on at the moment, Fleebay seems full of wedge restoration projects at the moment. I must have seen at least 4 in the last week or two.
Anyone for a white Auto Eclat?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1977-LOTUS-E ... 3695159306
Tony
What goes together.... Must come apart.
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Re: Save This Elite !
Same here, Tony. I would like a S2.2 Elite but there aren't many about let alone for sale. I have a few jobs outstanding on the Excel and don't have the time for another car to work on especially one that needs that much work. Still at £2,762 with less that 20 minutes remaining. Ebay says all bids are from private bidders with their identities protected.
What car is that?
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Re: Save This Elite !
Gone for £2830, but I don't know what the private bidder bit is all about.
Never seen that before.
Never seen that before.
What goes together.... Must come apart.
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Re: Save This Elite !
That went for a bargain price then !
When are people gonna wake up and realise how important the Lotus Elite is as a car.
I can remember when the Lamborghini Espada was difficult to sell as a used car. Now look at the interest and values there.
I put the Elite ( especially the S2.2 ) in the same category.
Best regards,
DC.
When are people gonna wake up and realise how important the Lotus Elite is as a car.
I can remember when the Lamborghini Espada was difficult to sell as a used car. Now look at the interest and values there.
I put the Elite ( especially the S2.2 ) in the same category.
Best regards,
DC.