1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo (SOLD)

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1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo (SOLD)

Postby SimonR » Wed 18.05.2016, 16:22

1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo (113,385 miles)

With much regret I've decided to sell "Rambo" due to some health issues I have that mean getting in and out is a major problem

Calypso red, Grey and red striped leather seats, red carpets
OZ Ruote 15” wheels. Michelin Pilot Exalto’s all round
Previous Owner for 12.5 years since October 2003 – 4 former owners in total
Full/comprehensive service history – Lotus dealerships and independent Lotus specialists
Last serviced – Dec 2015 New MOT - to 17 Dec.2016
New cambelt, water pump, idlers, tensioners, PAS and alternator belts fitted. Coolant flushed and changed - Dec. 2015
Hood treated with black Renovo reviver – Sept 2015
New EBC front discs and EBC yellowstuff pads – Dec 2014
Front outriggers and jacking points checked, welded, strengthened and waxoyled ..... this is a big concern now on these cars and this has been done with photographs to prove - August 2014
FNS suspension arms and track control arm replaced – June 2014
Rear callipers repaired and overhauled – Dec 2012
New FNS calliper (OEM) fitted – Oct 2012
New FOS calliper (OEM) fitted – July 2011
New oil cooler – Oct 2008
New Samco coolant hoses – Aug 2008
New S2 rear suspension links and rear Protech shock absorbers – Feb 2008
PECO stainless steel exhaust – June 2006
Magnecor KV 85 ignition leads – March 2004

Plus….
Everest chip (power increase from 165 to approx. 200 BHP) – March 2005
Dave Myers rear strut stainless tower brace – Jan 2005
Blaupunkt stero/cd/radio – Jan 2006
Jeemy rear hub replacement – Dec 2014
Private plate (H4 RMB)

The above list is only a small indication of the works carried out or parts replaced. A comprehensive service history and petrol consumption spreadsheets (mean >30 mpg over 45,400 miles) can be provided to prospective purchasers

In addition, the car has had regular, yearly services........ there are 24 service stamps in the service book !!! All receipts for work, MOT’s, tax discs, owners handbook (24 stamps) etc.. will be supplied to the new purchaser
Finance and accident free, mileage verification etc.. – written HPI check report supplied to the new purchaser

Since I have had this car I've done the following

Seats re trimmed
Replacement silver Yuasa battery
PNM door top seals (drivers fitted)
NOS LH and RH front bumper grilles ready to fit

The car is over 25 years old and wear and tear are commensurate with a vehicle of this age

£4995 ono

The car is well known on here and it only needs the stone chips sorting which it was booked in for in June ... after this I think you would be hard pressed to find a better example

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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo For Sale

Postby clemo » Wed 18.05.2016, 17:31

bloody el ' ...

didn't expect that ..
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo For Sale

Postby Gee21 » Wed 18.05.2016, 17:51

Be really funny if Rambo bought it back :lol:
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo For Sale

Postby tb10 » Wed 18.05.2016, 18:24

He knows he wants to buy it back..........
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo For Sale

Postby simonbuk » Wed 18.05.2016, 20:27

What a bummer for you after your search - looks great in the photos, its obviously known on here for being a good'un so shouldn't hang around long.
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo For Sale

Postby M100_DMM » Wed 18.05.2016, 20:49

Blimey!

Quick, Mark, buy Rambo back. You know you want to...
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo For Sale

Postby SimonR » Fri 20.05.2016, 03:21

Well .... After a string of "idiots" and dealers wanting it for 4k ... I may well just grin and bear it and get it mint with the paint and keep it

I am gobsmacked that people can be so rude ... so if it doesn't go on the eBay listing I'll have this thread deleted and press with both dodgy feet and legs forward and get it to be top notch :)
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo For Sale

Postby simonbuk » Fri 20.05.2016, 09:19

Summer is just around the corner so I'm sure more people will be on there way. Bit of a specialist car so not as many people will be after one unless they are real car enthusiasts. Hang on in there !!
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo For Sale

Postby Jamie N » Fri 20.05.2016, 10:24

SimonR wrote:Well .... After a string of "idiots" and dealers wanting it for 4k ... I may well just grin and bear it and get it mint with the paint and keep it

I am gobsmacked that people can be so rude ... so if it doesn't go on the eBay listing I'll have this thread deleted and press with both dodgy feet and legs forward and get it to be top notch :)


Good move Simon :wink: . ATB.
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo SOLD

Postby SimonR » Fri 20.05.2016, 13:22

Well ... Its sold to a great guy who used to be a member on here years ago ....

Thanks everyone for your help etc :)
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo SOLD

Postby lotusflasherman » Fri 20.05.2016, 15:26

SimonR wrote:Well ... Its sold to a great guy who used to be a member on here years ago ....

Thanks everyone for your help etc :)


Hope you told him to rejoin.

Sorry an Elan didn't work out for you. Don't even think about an Elise, Exige or Evora - those high sills are a nightmare ! :lol:
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo SOLD

Postby Rob P » Fri 20.05.2016, 17:20

Great news that it sold and pretty quickly as well, Hope the new owner will appreciate the car and rejoin the forum.

Good luck with whatever new vehicle takes the place of the Elan
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo SOLD

Postby Rambo » Fri 20.05.2016, 17:55

Rob P wrote:Great news that it sold and pretty quickly as well ....


It took a bit longer than 32 minutes this time though. Still, just under 2 day's not too bad :poke:

Well done Simon
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo SOLD

Postby theelanman » Sat 21.05.2016, 14:35

Who's got it?
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo SOLD

Postby Rambo » Sat 21.05.2016, 19:36

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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo (SOLD)

Postby Dcorns » Sun 14.01.2018, 18:27

Hi everyone

I purchased this car. Used it for about 12 months and I just mot'd it for 12 months. I am selling it as it needs the underneath rubbing down of the rust and it needs a new rear near side shock. It drives beautifully and is very powerful with no oil leaks. I am too old for crawling under cars with a wire brush!! Any reasonable offer will be considered. Email me on davidcorns53@gmail.com and the car is in Solihull.
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo (SOLD)

Postby Rambo » Sun 14.01.2018, 21:27

Best M100 I've ever had. My all time favourite. Well it was until I sold it a couple of years ago :?

PS it's the one on the left !
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo (SOLD)

Postby Jamie N » Sun 14.01.2018, 21:35

Go get it ! quick before its gone. 8)
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo (SOLD)

Postby Rambo » Sun 14.01.2018, 21:38

Very tempting but a Europa has my name on it ;-)

You go Jamie - Cockhill Fife boy racer track car :burnout:
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Re: 1991 Lotus Elan SE turbo (SOLD)

Postby Jamie N » Sun 14.01.2018, 21:57

Rambo wrote:Very tempting but a Europa has my name on it ;-)

You go Jamie - Cockhill Fife boy racer track car :burnout:


I have no affiliation with Fife boy racers I will have you know ! :chair: :D
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