A very Good Friday - just got my Elan!

[Kathryn]

Hello!
Picked up my Elan today. I've wanted one as long as I can remember, and when I saw a picture of a purple one in my brother's Lotus book I just had to have one! -Its only taken about 15 years!
I decided last summer to look into getting an Elan and found this site then. I've found it very helpful!
I was surprised how easy I found the car to drive and enjoyed the trip home. Only problem I had was about 10 minutes into the journey when I stopped for petrol and pulled the handbrake on too hard and couldn't release it again! Luckily my dad was close at hand to help!
I had the roof down all the way -although I was a bit chilly by the time I got home it was great fun! I didn't mind getting stuck in traffic either -it was near Dunsfold, wow so many awesome cars around! I saw another Elan, but it was on the way before I'd collected mine.
I still can't quite believe I've done it - I've actually got my Elan!!

[Peter_W]

Congratulations! The first drive home in a new to you Elan can be fantastic. Mine was 1,000 miles and is still one of my most memorable road trips - mostly because the Elan's performance exceeded my expectations.

[Fredjohn]

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to LEC.
Hope you continue to enjoy your Elan and have many years of fun with it!

PS put the heater on and get a wind deflector from Classic Additions: you won't be chilly again!

[steve matthews]

And so we begin.

Steve

[Enright]

Welcome Kathryn - let's see it then!
A wind blocker like FredJohn recommends is a very welcome addition - they make a massive difference.
Any other plans for it?

[TrevorB]

Welcome, yes let's see some photo's

[novacaine]

best decision you will make for a long time

[Rice crispy]

Congratulations on getting your Elan and welcome to LEC

[muley]

Welcome and enjoy the summer with your new car



Jim

[WienLot]

Photo ?

[rip]

Glad you're enjoying it. Nice colour too.
Why don't you join us in Brooklands on Sunday? Only parking in Mercedes World is limited to the list. Attendance is not & there is plenty of parking available in Brooklands itself.

[Kathryn]

Thanks for all your friendly welcomes!
I did put the heater on and it made a big difference, a wind deflector is on my shopping list!
Unfortunately I have a (minor, I hope) problem already! I can't shut the passenger door, the latch is stuck. I think the locks are working ok, and you can see someones had a problem with it in the past by the marks around it. My dad has tried to lever it and loosen the screws but it won't budge so unfortunately I wont be driving it this weekend. I'll post it in the problems section.
Oh dear! But otherwise I'm loving it! Pictures to follow!

[Rambo]

Welcome, yes let's see some photo's

Photo ?

C'mon guys - keep up at the back

Welcome aboard Kathryn

[Kathryn]

Thanks Rambo! That is indeed her! I tried to post a pic, but it was too big, I know it says somewhere on here how to resize it but I wasn't able to on my mobile!

[Fredjohn]

Oooooer. Our cars must have been sold within weeks of each other by same dealer: mine's J340JUS.

[Rambo]

The passenger door is closed in the 1st photo Kathryn

[Rambo]

More..............

[tigerdog]

Welcome, Kathryn. Sweet ride! One of the more rare colours, too. You're in good company, too, as I believe one of LEC's swalwart, long-time members, a Mr. Specky, also resides in Swindon, along with one of the very first Elans ever assembled. May you enjoy your Elan for many years to come!

[Kathryn]

Oooooer. Our cars must have been sold within weeks of each other by same dealer: mine's J340JUS.

She's actually an N reg, she was put on this plate in 2005 about 3 owners ago. I think I'll change it back, although it is growing on me.

[Fredjohn]

Oooooer. Our cars must have been sold within weeks of each other by same dealer: mine's J340JUS.

She's actually an N reg, she was put on this plate in 2005 about 3 owners ago. I think I'll change it back, although it is growing on me.

Oh yes: can now see S2 wheels and S2 badge on photos so can't be a 1992 car!