1967 Lotus Elan S3 Roadster

Description for Lotus Other 1967

- 1967 Lotus Elan S3 Roadster (VIN 456582; Engine Number LP/7334)

- owned since 1987

- largely original

- very well-maintained

- 73843 miles according to odometer

- total restoration costs (invoices & receipts included with sale) - $41000+

- all maintenance invoices & receipts since purchase included with sale

- body damage in trunk area due to low speed accident in 2008; neither the frame nor the suspension seem damaged; car ran and drove well and without incident until 2010

- Photographs:

1998 - newly restored without damage

2015 - car as is with damage

- stored under car cover since 2010 after muffler failure

- clean and clear title

Main Departures from Originality

- Lotus Sprint cams big valves and Lotus big valve cam cover

- electronic ignition

- high powered starter

- alternator

- stainless steel exhaust system

- aluminum gas tank

- Panasport wheels

- higher quality fabric top

- Moto-Lita steering wheel

- center console and dashboard fairings (substandard plastic replacements intended to be temporary)

- Lotus Elan Plus 2 muffler

Notable Features (pre-1987; reported by previous owner)

- 60680 miles on odometer

- rebuilt close ratio gearbox (I believe)

- high acceleration rear end(I believe)

- big valves in the head

- Lotus big valve cam cover

- block from newer engine

- new stainless steel exhaust system

- electronic ignition system

- new aluminum gas tank

- new high power starter

- new cloth top

- new windshield

First Restoration 1987-1990 ($15000+)

-byThe Motor Coach; Randallstown MD (no longer in business)

- 61103 miles on odometer initially

Body

- red re-spray with complete stripping of prior silver paint

- undercoating

- trunk and underside of hood blackened

- new grill

- new weather stripping

- new tonneau snaps

- new front bumper trim

- new Elan badges (other unattached badges also included)

Interior

- expertly resurfaced dashboard ($3000)

- new carpeting

- new Moto-Lita steering wheel

- new radio and speakers

- new seat belts

- new (but substandard) center armrest console and dashboard fairings

- new (unsure if OEM but likely) gear shift knob and boot

- new heater ducting

Mechanicals

- new Lotus Sprint (D) cams tappets and cam bearings

- new standard induction system

-new carburetor chokes jets and floats

- fuel filter installed

-new water pump

-new mechanical fuel pump

-new heater valve and hoses

-new vacuum podsMiscellaneous- new ball joints - new bushings and seals as needed

- new fuel gage horns and fuse box

Second Restoration 1998-2006 ($25000+)

- by Treasured Motorcar Services; Reisterstown MD (by Lotus mechanic from The Motor Coach responsible for first restoration)

- 65758 miles on odometer initially

Suspension

-new Lotus galvanized replacement frame

-new rear suspension inserts

-new seals and bushings as needed

- new Panasport wheels and new tires (5 of each)

Mechanicals

- complete engine rebuild

-new clutch master and slave cylinders

-new clutch disk and release bearing

-new seals and bushings as needed

-new non-standard alternator

Miscellaneous

-new brake lines

-new motor mounts

-new front brake pads

Immediate Needs

- body damage

- effects of storage (brakes became stiff; parts need to be re-oiled before starting; fluids need to be replaced etc.)

- new muffler (included in the sale) needs to be fitted

Payment and Other Information

- Non-refundable $500 deposit must be made within 48 hours of auction conclusion (PayPal)

- Balance must be paid within 7 days of auction conclusion (Cashier's Check Bank/Wire Transfer Cash)

- Full payment must be made before collecting the car

- Unfortunately I can only accept PayPal for the deposit (balance CANNOT be paid with PayPal)

- Escrow services available at buyer's expense

- Transport must be arranged by buyer (vehicle is located in Wilmington NC)

- I encourage any potential buyers to inspect or have a third party inspect the vehicle prior to bidding; message me for an appointment

- Please message me with any questions you may have; I'll try my best to respond within 24 hours if not sooner

- Car will be sold as is where is