ALL CARS ON EBAY.

[clemo]

NA on the Bay and in Torbay .... only a few miles from me .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-ELAN-N ... %7Ciid%3A1

What should i bid ?

Not a lot, looking at the MOT failure sheet from October 2017........

(Paint looks good though - no runs visible in that lacquer )

Hood looks a tad slack, seats don't look too great, wrong wheels......

Wouldn't think it is worth the price he wants (and that's being kind) - it might upset him, but turn up with 2 bags of sand and see how much he wants to get rid of it.....

Have messaged 3 times now asking to view and no reply . Oh well looks like i won't be getting another NA

[Fredjohn]

Not quite an Elan, but shows promise...….

Lotus F1 World Champions

[simonbuk]

Rare white one for sale - seems like an honest advert. Anybody know what the car in the rear of the garage is ? Can't see on my phone......

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Elan-1-6 ... %7Ciid%3A1

[dapinky]

Seems like a fair price (or even a bit cheap!) - but I'm always a bit sceptical about people who are selling on behalf of a familly member (3 cars listed).....

..... and I think that the car in the rear of the garage could be a Lancia or Fiat - not sure though.

[Bern]

I'd say it was a Colt (before they re-branded to Mitsubishi in the UK), can't remember which model though!

Edit: It's a Lancer!

[dapinky]

I'd say it was a Colt (before they re-branded to Mitsubishi in the UK), can't remember which model though!

Edit: It's a Lancer!

Ahh, I should have got that as the other 2 cars he has for sale are both Mitsubishis..... well spoted, that man.

[Tuga2112]

Seems like a fair price (or even a bit cheap!)

still out of my budget

[Kipperozzy]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-J-Lotus ... 1438.l9372

A shame that no one has enjoyed this car for at least 11 years, I wonder what would need work after all this time.
A few years ago I went to see one that had been stored outside under a tarp for 10 years or so, realised that the tinworm could affect them after seeing that one.

[Jamie N]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-J-Lotus-Elan-SE-1-6-TURBO-CONVERTIBLE-BARN-FIND-11-YEARS-IN-GARAGE/123185939273?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372

I wonder what would need work after all this time.

Everything!, and then some , I wouldn't fancy taking that project on, I always find you can quite reliably
guage the condition of the underside of a motor going by the condition of all the small bolts in the engine bay,
and looking at that one I bet its got more crust than a truckload of Hovis .

[Tuga2112]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-J-Lotus-Elan-SE-1-6-TURBO-CONVERTIBLE-BARN-FIND-11-YEARS-IN-GARAGE/123185939273?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372

A shame that no one has enjoyed this car for at least 11 years, I wonder what would need work after all this time.
A few years ago I went to see one that had been stored outside under a tarp for 10 years or so, realised that the tinworm could affect them after seeing that one.

that car was on gumtree for 2850 2 days ago.
i suspect the guy selling on ebay made an offer and is trying to get a quick buck.

[Kipperozzy]

Both of these sites are linked, ad says gumtree motors with eBay .

[simonbuk]

Just think, all of 10 minutes spent on a quick wash & shampoo and NOT on the back of a breakdown truck would make it look ten times better !!

Amazes me how people try and sell cars !!

[Tuga2112]

Just think, all of 10 minutes spent on a quick wash & shampoo and NOT on the back of a breakdown truck would make it look ten times better !!

Amazes me how people try and sell cars !!

this guys business is recovery of vehicles, he probably just wants the space and not to bother about the sale.
the price seems pretty good i think, but as i mentioend before. out of my budget... not to mention i have already enough problems with the 2 im trying to fix.

[chip2257]

Morning all,

Just joined, long story short, now lotus-less and looking for something a little different, a mini project. Currently have a 72" elan +2 and previously owned an Elise 111s and an Exige S220, love the brand!

Went to see both these cars on Friday night

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-J-Lotus ... 1438.l9372

The barn find is rotten underneath, body was alright though. Needs a lot of money throwing at it

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Elan-1 ... Sw9mFbIYQe

This one, body work is shot, lacquer peeling on all panels, as are all the seals, roof has tears (mentioned in ad), misfires and struggles to start. Worth noting the guy(s) selling it are frustrating to say the least. 40 mins late to their garage, blocked our numbers, only our stubbornness and luck got us a viewing really! We were deciding which pub to have a drink at for a while when he turned up. Awful attitude towards selling cars

The hunt continues...

[Braxted]

Hi, I have been a silent stalker on here for quite a while now, I was going to buy a Elan s2 about 2 years ago but ended up buying a Landrover defender 90 instead (easy mistake to make!) but the draw of the elan SE is too much, so staring to look again. Does anybody know anything about this auction, good, bad, death trap or gift from the gods? Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192567317790 ... 1436.l2649

[clemo]

Hi Braxted ,

Don't know anything about this car ( though i would imagine someone on here will)

All the best in your search and welcome to the club.

[clemo]

Hi Chip ,

Welcome to LEC and thank you for posting your finds.
I hope you find what you are looking for . Both cars highlighted look like they need plenty of work doing ( and money throwing at them) for sure. Whilst it is rewarding to bring a car back from the brink sometimes is better to add a bit more to the budget . Add another £1500 to that price and it will save you more than twice in the long run.

All the best .

Clemo

[simonbuk]

Don't think the paint scheme really works on this one..........and prices seem to be going up -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-ELAN-S ... SwuqdbKVFF

[dapinky]

Don't think the paint scheme really works on this one..........and prices seem to be going up -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-ELAN-S ... SwuqdbKVFF

Ooooh, it's a bit of a beast!

[Kathryn]

Don't think the paint scheme really works on this one..........and prices seem to be going up -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-ELAN-S ... SwuqdbKVFF

I thought it looked good!