D19 TUS - Elan SE (SOLD)

[Artaban]

Summary

MOT to 23.06.2017, Current Mileage circa 145,000, New water pump summer 2014; cambelt December 2016. Club Lotus Agreed Value April 17 - £15,000. Full service July 2015 and again June 2016. I purchased the car 30.01.2010 and the work listed below has been carried out under my ownership. The head gasket was done by a previous owner in 2006 and a compression test last year revealed all cylinders within a few PSI of each other. Level of CO on recent MOT was 1.6% (limit is 3.5%)

Excluding items/services bought for cash (estimated at £2,500) I have a folder of receipts totalling just under £20k for work I have done since I took ownership of the car 6 years ago. Bear in mind this car was a nice example when I bought it so the money has not been spent doing up a dog of a car.

As it is difficult to gauge the price I am open to offers and I'll probably take the best offer I get over the weekend at Brands. It'll be on the PNM stand if anyone wants to have a look at it and see the folder of receipts etc.

Thanks.

Andy

Engine & Gearbox

New IHI Turbo and exhaust manifold in 2010
New PNM stainless exhaust with extra silencer
Cambelt and water pump replaced in 2014
Rocker cover removed blasted and powder coated
Sump removed and oil pickup cleaned out 2015
Gearbox driveshaft seal replaced 2015
Driveshafts cleaned, painted and two new rubber boots put on them 2015
Various heat shields replaced
New ignition control module, new ignition coils, new Magnecor HT leads, new spark plugs 2016
TSL additive in engine and gearbox
Fuel filter replaced 2015
K&N Air filter
New injectors supplied as spares (Ultra-Power MFI 559) but are not yet needed
Pick up - Cam Angle Sensor replaced 2014 and base timing set
New BCN gear cables and short shift kit 2016
Oil leak fixed with new rubber cam cover gasket Dec 2016

Chassis and Suspension

Complete suspension rebuild just completed. All parts removed, blasted, powder coated/painted, all new bushes, stainless fixings where possible, rust treated with Fluid Film, stainless steel rear wishbones fitted, chassis painted where accessible with POR15, new springs and adjustable AVO shock absorbers, new front wheel bearings. The suspension geometry was professionally set up by Blink Motorsport (close to Oulton Park Race Circuit).

Cooling

New radiator July 2015
Radiator frame blasted and powder coated, new toe hook 2015
Two new cooling fans
New thermostat, new header tank. System flushed through and filled with Evans Waterless Coolant May 2016

Brakes/Wheels/Steering

Wheels powder coated with four new Toyo tyres 2014
HiSpec front brake calipers and new front discs and pads
PNM rear calipers with grooved discs and pads
Steering column bushes and UJ replaced
Steering rack and pump re-furbed Dec 2016

Electrical Items

Mountain chip v5 switcher – can switch between standard and approx 200BHP
New Toad Alarm Ai606T2 with proximity sensor 2014
Two new horns and SS horn mounting bracket 2015
New Sony Bluetooth Radio/CD – can stream music/navigation from iphone
New front indicator light and clear side indicator lights
Headlights completely refurbished with stainless steel plates and fixings
Both headlamp motors rebuilt and painted with new control rods
Both electric window motors overhauled
New drivers door lock mechanism
Built in trickle charger - just attach mains to car via plug behind drivers seat
Double USB charging port in centre console storage box
Ghost lights in doors to project Lotus logo onto the ground when door open

Various Trim Items

Bonnet liner with Lotus logo
Underlay replaced with closed cell foam – outriggers checked and rust proofed
Chassis rust proofed
Seats completely renovated
Washer jets upgraded as per Wiki
New A pillar seals and windscreen trim
New rubber lip on front bumper
Various engine bay parts powder coated
Inner and outer door glass trim replaced plus misc. other parts
Door carpets replaced with Perspex covered in Alcantara
New wind deflector
Clear front indicator lenses
New door seals

[dapinky]

Andy,

Whilst I'd love to have it, I can't justify another one of this standard!

But to add to the advert, I have known this car for a long time, and know what was done by the previous owner....

... it's a great car and ready to jump into and drive away.

I have followed the work done by the present owner, and would find it hard to find fault anywhere - well worth a look if you're in the market for a lovely example.

[HJ2]

Wow, that looks like a minter!

[Jamie N]

That looks fantastic Andy, the white Rocker cover is lovely, some real nice upgrades. GLWTS although i doubt you will need it, if i was after one i'd be seriously thinking of a trip darn sarf .

[nicowalker1]

Very nice indeed!

[Rambo]

S2 hood

[Scott J]

looks superb.

[Artaban]

Thanks for the comments. I knew it had a new hood at some point I just don't know when as its not in the history (chunk of history lost by previous owner). The hood does have a Trim Tech label on it and the seals are in good condition although I didn't realise it was an S2 hood. I think the drive down from Chester may well test it out as I tend not to drive the car in the rain if I can help it. Its not that I'm precious about the car its just much more enjoyable to drive with the top down.
Hopefully there will be some more M100's for sale on the weekend and potential buyers will be able to see whats around for the money. I'm realistic about its value but that doesn't mean I'll give it away. With a real classic car like an E-type Jag you'll get back pound for pound what you spend on it. A Lotus?...perhaps 25-30% plus what you paid for the car. It all depends if someone just wants to get in it and enjoy driving it or go for the full Lotus experience of spending most weekends surrounded by bits of car wondering why on earth they designed it like that and nursing skinned knuckles.
Its been great fun but I never did get to do my drive down through Italy.
Andy

[DaKa]

Thanks for your txt earlier Andy - this prompted me to reset my old forum account.
It reminds me I haven't logged in since end 2008, it seems that I sold my Elan (B8 RBD) as far back as 2009 - perhaps a forum member owns it now?

Your price seems reasonable considering what you have done, and if it were a little less I would probably beat a path to your door.

Good luck with the sale I shall be keeping an eye on this.
Damo

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[Rambo]

Your price seems reasonable considering what you have done, and if it were a little less I would probably beat a path to your door

Have I missed something ?? I scanned all the info above and couldn't see a price

[epipete]

Yes, it was the word 'Text' therefore the price requested being advised privately

[Tuga2112]

Your price seems reasonable considering what you have done, and if it were a little less I would probably beat a path to your door

Have I missed something ?? I scanned all the info above and couldn't see a price

you missed brands hatch, anyone there knows the asking price

[Artaban]

Sorry, didn't mean it to be a secret.
The advice I received was to pitch it somewhere between £10-£15k so I have said I will accept the first offer over £10k.This is based on the fact that the car, when I bought it, was similar in condition to ones being offered at £6k now. So I've gone with the price for the car + 25% of what I've spent on it; so £10K. I think that is reasonable bearing in mind the hundreds of hours I've also put into the car at zero cost and the parts I've managed to pick up at bargain prices. I've been fortunate enough to do whatever work was needed on the car as soon as it needed doing and not worry too much about the cost and any new owner will have some peace of mind knowing that the bulk of the expensive stuff has been done.

As we all know the market dictates the price so it will be interesting to see if the market wants to buy it. If not then maybe that drive through Italy will be possible.

Andy

[Rambo]

Yes, it was the word 'Text' therefore the price requested being advised privately

Just wondering as i have a pal who may be interested ....

I will let him know about the above post though

[Artaban]

Just had the car back from a thorough Waxoyl treatment at PNM's. I know its August but Waxoyl runs better in the summer and with the car up on a proper ramp Pete was able to get into all the box sections of the chassis. Hoping to get to Oulton Park sometime on the weekend so may see a few of you there.

Andy

[clemo]

Hi guys ...
I've split this topic and put in in Engine Ancillaries as to not clog up the sale topic...

you will find it here

viewtopic.php?f=29&t=24708

hope thats cool with all .

regards

clemo

[Artaban]

A difficult decision but its time to make the effort again to sell my car. I've amended the details in the various posts above to include the work I've done on it since Brands Hatch last year. I've also just fitted BCN's gear cables and short shift kit and I've had the suspension geometry checked and adjusted as it is now 8 months after the full suspension rebuild. I have to say the car has never felt better with everything spot on.

The number plate (D19 TUS) is included though I won't make a big thing of it being a personalised plate. After a few beers, in dim light while squinting through the Mrs reading glasses at 50 yards it could read D LOTUS. I wonder who has D10 TUS?

As I'd spent a small fortune on it I was looking for any offers above £10k last year but now looking at £8,250. If someone is looking for a car to just jump in and drive with all the major expenses covered in the past 6 years and all the mods worth having then this is for you. I'll also get it serviced and MOT'd for the new owner.

Happy to post further pics if required.

Andy

[Rambo]

Looks lovely Andy. Shouldn't have any problems selling this beauty

But you'll regret it !!!

[Artaban]

I think I've regretted selling every decent car I've had. From my very first Lotus Elan+2S/130 to the two Ferrari's I had 10 years ago. They have to be the biggest regret because at the time I was struggling to get £30k each for them and now, ones in the same condition, are over £100K. Thats what a depressed investment market does for the classic car world. Wouldn't it be nice if the M100 did the same.
Andy

Can you guess the Ferrari models I had?

[Saltire]

Can you guess the Ferrari models I had?

Bottom one I think is easy: F550 Maranello. Lovely car; my favourite V12.

Top one is harder, but I'm picking F456. Am I right?