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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby lotusflasherman » Tue 02.08.2016, 10:54

mmmmn.... looks a bit like my first Collapso Red where every panel faded to a different red, or pink! :lol:

MOT'd on 11th July 2016 with mileage at 102,692 but previous MOT was 20th June 2006 with mileage at .. guess what ..... 102,692 !!!

So maybe 10 years to change the chassis, but what about the cambelt? and as for the "Overall, a good reliable car ready for the road" - if it hasn't done any miles in 10 years how would the owner know?

on the rear window... I always like the idea of zip out rear windows and wondered why somebody like M100 Hoods don't offer it. Hood probably works OK in rain without a window when moving, just a problem when you stop..
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby Rambo » Fri 12.08.2016, 20:11

Rambo - not for sale in nigh on 13 years but now for sale again for the 3rd time since April :shock: WTF ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Elan-SE ... SwawpXqm-C

Think I'll buy it back. Still looking good :burnout:
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby John_W » Sat 13.08.2016, 22:39

Might be to do with the kipper I stuffed under the passenger seat the last time I was down seeing you.
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby Rambo » Sun 14.08.2016, 13:00

:lol: :lol: I'd wondered why Simon wanted to upholster the seats so quickly. Now I know :shock:

PS remember to check your exhaust manifold next time we meet up. You might discover an Arbroath smokie lurking under the bonnet :twisted:
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby clemo » Sun 21.08.2016, 19:18

another dealer jumping on the extra £££'s .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-Lotus-El ... SwU-pXubLr


wasn't this the yellow one with the big lotus windscreen sticker that was going to car auction and then never did ?
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby clemo » Mon 22.08.2016, 20:34

poor thing
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Elan-M1 ... SwIgNXufu6
Jim Clark S2 - 1/12. The one with the Yellow spoke wheels . No 613 on dash (pushed in to factory in wrong order 615 on tub)
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby clemo » Tue 23.08.2016, 07:06

Cars that have been for sale all summer . Can you see what the connection is ?

The silver SE
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Elan-SE ... SwQNRXLfIt

Green / Yellow Stripe
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Elan-Tu ... Swa81XRsRS

Green N/A
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-ELAN-M1 ... SwZ8ZW6nIE

The blue turbo convertible cabriolet classic
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-LOTUS-EL ... Sw6oBXFQJc

The Blue fabulous investment
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1992-Lotus-El ... SwyLlXpcj1

The red original bill of sale car
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-Lotus-El ... Swu1VW8RKq

The red Kia LHD
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-R-Kia-El ... Swvg9XfT8t

The red 5,000 miler
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Elan-SE ... SwZVlXkdHp


And the newest addition the the dealer collection of overpriced cars is the yellow SE
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-Lotus-El ... SwU-pXubLr



thus giving us only 3 genuine selling cars on ebay .
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby simonbuk » Tue 23.08.2016, 07:22

Yep, dealers all trying to get a piece of the action. That silver one has been for sale for months, starting to come down in price now I think.
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby Lotusman33 » Wed 24.08.2016, 06:45

I guess the only advantage with dealers commanding top dollar is it does help the enthusiast sell their genuine car when they try to move on as pricing is generally realistic. I nearly always buy private to cut the hard sale talk and get a real view of the car.
The Elan's day is coming though as more get scrapped or broken for parts by groups like Douglas Valley the cars will become more scarce.
Look what happened to the Esprit, I used to see S1's go on eBay for around 4K not that many years ago now worth £30k plus!
I was considering the 5000 mile car for a while but the dealer would not negotiate at the time, it will come down and go for about £15-16k at best guess?

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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby Lotusman33 » Fri 26.08.2016, 06:26

https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/331950753803

Looks like a good honest car in a great colour priced to sell. Someone on here?

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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby clemo » Fri 26.08.2016, 07:14

Lotusman33 wrote:https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/331950753803

Looks like a good honest car in a great colour priced to sell. Someone on here?

Dave :)



S2 without s2 number

where is the LTD edition number on the dash ?
Can quite see the vin number on the slam panel ......
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby Lotusman33 » Fri 26.08.2016, 09:30

Well spotted Clemo I totally missed that, wonder why?
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby simonbuk » Fri 26.08.2016, 13:22

How has it ended up on an 'N' plate though if it isn't an S2 ?
Black S2 No.357
Aqua Blue S2 No.385
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby RonR » Fri 26.08.2016, 14:00

simonbuk wrote:How has it ended up on an 'N' plate though if it isn't an S2 ?


From the partial VIN number in the photo it appears to be an S2. Built 1995 (code S), RHD with Catalytic Converter (code A).
There may be a plausible explanation for the lack of Ltd Ed. Plate, but I would certainly cross-check the V5, engine bay and chassis VINs anyway.
I've submitted a question to the Vendor, awaiting reply.....
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby GeoffSmith » Fri 26.08.2016, 14:28

RonR wrote:From the partial VIN number in the photo it appears to be an S2. Built 1995 (code S), RHD with Catalytic Converter (code A).

:agree: If you do find out the LE number, please let me know.
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby Lotusman33 » Fri 26.08.2016, 15:48

simonbuk wrote:How has it ended up on an 'N' plate though if it isn't an S2 ?


With Lotus anything can happen, I own a 96(P) plate SE...

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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby Simon_P » Fri 26.08.2016, 18:07

RonR wrote:There may be a plausible explanation for the lack of Ltd Ed.

Yes Lotus didn't put the Ltd. edition number on if it might be considered unlucky eg 13. Instead they put the ELAN Lotus Design one on.

Looks pretty genuine to me - There are a few givaways.
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby clemo » Fri 26.08.2016, 18:26

did they make a 013 and not badge it then ?
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby clemo » Fri 26.08.2016, 18:27

Lotusman33 wrote:
simonbuk wrote:How has it ended up on an 'N' plate though if it isn't an S2 ?


With Lotus anything can happen, I own a 96(P) plate SE...

Dave :)


yes but that is very special story ..
this is just odd .
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Re: ALL CARS ON EBAY.

Postby Simon_P » Fri 26.08.2016, 19:01

clemo wrote:did they make a 013 and not badge it then ?

I don't know about 13 but the basis of the story is from the factory - You have PM
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