Lotus Elan Central

by **Jamie N** » Sat 22.12.2007, 12:33

John_W wrote:This is one for all you N/A fans out there. It seems to be for sale in the Perth Mercedes dealer. Might be one I used to see around Aberdeen. Also might be a good buy if it is the same one.

However, £5,000 is maybe a bit dear for an N/A that's done 66,000 miles, unless it really is immaculate and it's what you're after. Maybe they'll take an offer if you point out the lack of a turbo. It's the first one I've seen with the fancy cover over the manifold. Did they all have those when they were new?

John

Coincidentally its for sale by John W!.

by **clemo** » Sat 22.12.2007, 13:16

all the good ones did !

by **DaveT** » Sat 22.12.2007, 14:47

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=023

Looks like its been neglected. Fishbowl in drivers seat well? O/S A pillar seal looks a bit funny/is it missing? Selling for a friend!!!!!

Good buy for a person like me who wants to strip the innards out of one - just that the timing is wrong. Unless anyone would like to sub me the cash?

by **GeoffSmith** » Sat 22.12.2007, 17:29

DaveT wrote:8)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=023

Looks like its been neglected. Fishbowl in drivers seat well? O/S A pillar seal looks a bit funny/is it missing? Selling for a friend!!!!!

Good buy for a person like me who wants to strip the innards out of one - just that the timing is wrong. Unless anyone would like to sub me the cash?

Also known to us as Lotus9191 I do believe.

by **Gary** » Sat 22.12.2007, 17:47

who says this....

i there, am calling out for help, the problem is with my lotus Elan se turbro J Reg the problem ive got its once drive the car past 4500 rpm the break and slow down the engine mangme ligth come on to ...

by **DaveT** » Sun 23.12.2007, 10:35

Gary wrote:who says this....

i there, am calling out for help, the problem is with my lotus Elan se turbro J Reg the problem ive got its once drive the car past 4500 rpm the break and slow down the engine mangme ligth come on to ...

That wouldnt be a problem for me Gary as I intend to rip out the engine anyway...

by **Paul.P** » Sun 23.12.2007, 10:50

Emmm, that was posted 7th Oct, wonder if he got it fixed ?

by **DaveT** » Sun 23.12.2007, 11:07

Nah- methinks the price reflect major outlay to get the car sorted?

by **clemo** » Sun 23.12.2007, 12:06

i did send an email for more info and no reply as yet..
and nothing to verify mileage either..

by **surfboardfiller** » Tue 01.01.2008, 18:39

DaveT wrote:
Gary wrote:who says this....

i there, am calling out for help, the problem is with my lotus Elan se turbro J Reg the problem ive got its once drive the car past 4500 rpm the break and slow down the engine mangme ligth come on to ...

That wouldnt be a problem for me Gary as I intend to rip out the engine anyway...

Wait for a cheap one with high miles or a bit of repairable damage circa 2k I have been offered some and seen them in the past. :wink:

by **shelltoes** » Fri 04.01.2008, 19:10

DaveT wrote:8)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=023

Looks like its been neglected. Fishbowl in drivers seat well? O/S A pillar seal looks a bit funny/is it missing? Selling for a friend!!!!!

Good buy for a person like me who wants to strip the innards out of one - just that the timing is wrong. Unless anyone would like to sub me the cash?

Anyone know if this car actually exists? Could it be a scam?
Some of the ad is suspiciously like this one;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-LOTUS-ELAN-S ... dZViewItem

by **clemo** » Fri 04.01.2008, 21:47

i have seen this one for sale before...
was a bit of a discussion about it as i has the laguna front splitter on it..

clemo

by **clemo** » Mon 07.01.2008, 12:09

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-lotus-elan-s ... dZViewItem

plain stupid price. fit for scrapping.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-Lotus-Elan-S ... dZViewItem

how not to sell a car .....

NEW ELAN OWNERS BEWARE...
once again elans falling of the road at an alarming rate...
these cars need money spending on them.
both have excuses as to why the seller will not know a damn thing about the car "selling on behalf of"..
unless you really know what you are doing ( and even i would'nt buy these) you will need deep pockets and plenty of knowledge on how to put these right... this is not a cheap winter project into elan ownership...
do read buying advise first

and then walk away....

ideal for spares...
and then they are overpriced...

clemo

by **surfboardfiller** » Mon 07.01.2008, 12:26

I would not touch a crashed car unless it was light damage and then I'd strip it. This looks like a total loss with very little on it undamaged, I wouldn't bother if it was a 'free to collector'.
This is a total liability, the only thing worth having are the back lights! It would cost a lot to dispose of this amount of non recyclable car!

I put a bid on this blue one though, but the reserve is well over priced, genuinely surprised it has attracted such a high bid, what's the mileage?:

by **Gazza** » Mon 07.01.2008, 14:11

137,000 miles on the blue one :shock:

Gazza

by **surfboardfiller** » Mon 07.01.2008, 15:05

Gazza wrote:137,000 miles on the blue one

Gazza

What a shocker! no MOT, non runner, with obvious damage to the lip spoiler suggesting the possibility of an impact? I can't believe it hasn't met the reserve at £2200. You either have to pay them to fix it or you tow it away

by **Dico** » Mon 07.01.2008, 16:10

Think that one had Wilwwoods fitted.

by **clemo** » Mon 07.01.2008, 20:15

i thought phil may have been a potential buyer ! but even he does'nt want it !!

by **Specky** » Mon 07.01.2008, 20:22

Had a bid on the Blue one... but it's left my budget again...

So who are the other bidders?

TTFN

by **DaveT** » Tue 08.01.2008, 10:41

Like Clemo I have also mailed this guy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-Lotus-Elan-S ... dZViewItem

and asked

1 Is the car HPI clear?

2 Can he confirm that the owner of the car would be present to fill in the V5 at point of sale?

I have received no response!!!!!!!!!

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