Nice Elite at Fantasy Junction - LotusTalk

Zinhead · 07-13-2009, 07:06 PM

No relation to seller:

1962 Lotus Elite Series 2

It is interesting to see how they constructed the chassis from fiberglass.

AgentTripleX · 07-13-2009, 07:12 PM

Wow.. that one is very nice. Are they considered collector's items? I hope my Elise is worth $75k in 50 years. That'd be nice.

RoadDad · 07-13-2009, 07:29 PM

The S1 and S2 Elite pricing always amazes me. It is all over the map. This car is priced at $75K and has some issues that may need to be addressed, or not depending on your wants. One fully prepped racer sold for $43K recently. I know of another that is in pristine restored condition for $65K (I want this one very badly). About a year ago one "older restoration" (which was actually not too bad but had some issues) sold out of CA for $95K.

And, yes, A3X, the type 14 Elites are very collectible (to me at least) but sadly, no, your Elise won't be worth $75K in 50 years.

AgentTripleX · 07-13-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadDad

And, yes, A3X, the type 14 Elites are very collectible (to me at least) but sadly, no, your Elise won't be worth $75K in 50 years.

How about 100 years?

RoadDad · 07-13-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentTripleX

How about 100 years?

Run over all of the other Elise currently in existence with a Spyker and maybe, just maybe, in 100 years.

Demonized · 07-13-2009, 07:49 PM

Ughhhhh... I want one so bad.

RoadDad · 07-13-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonized

Ughhhhh... I want one so bad.

If you feel that way and have never seen one in person, might I suggest that you run the other way as fast as you can if you ever come across one. It only gets much worse if you don't.

DeanG · 07-14-2009, 03:17 PM

I also want one. It is one of the very few hard top cars that I do want.

Especially a series 2 car LHD in light blue or green.

Just need money

RoadDad · 07-14-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanG

I also want one.

No one wants one more than I do.

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Originally Posted by DeanG

Especially a series 2 car LHD in light blue or green.

I have seen a type 14 Elite in light blue, dark blue, BR green, white, red with silver top, red, white with silver top and a dark mustard yellow/brown (that one just hurt me).

I agree with your color choices 150%.

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Originally Posted by DeanG

Just need money

+1

perryeyges · 07-14-2009, 04:27 PM

If I had a car collection this would be one of my top choices. The car just has a beautiful look in every respect. It looks delicate, athletic and sensuous. Very well done Colin!

rnr · 07-14-2009, 05:29 PM

There was a beautiful Yellow one at the Palo Alto British car meet a few years ago

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rnair/240196049/" title="1960 Lotus Elite (Type 14) by rnair, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/94/240196049_76a63d7cb6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="1960 Lotus Elite (Type 14)" /></a>

RoadDad · 07-14-2009, 05:37 PM

That's nice.

I wonder if that dark mustard yellow/brown car I saw was really just a pretty yellow all dirtied up.

Unfortunately, it wasn't.

Demonized · 07-14-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadDad

If you feel that way and have never seen one in person, might I suggest that you run the other way as fast as you can if you ever come across one. It only gets much worse if you don't.

A Local Lotus Colorado member has one... in BRG... My wife wants one too... need another garage spot first.

RoadDad · 07-14-2009, 05:49 PM

So you understand my pain

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07-13-2009, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zinhead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 292	Nice Elite at Fantasy Junction No relation to seller: 1962 Lotus Elite Series 2 It is interesting to see how they constructed the chassis from fiberglass.

07-13-2009, 07:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-13-2009, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	The S1 and S2 Elite pricing always amazes me. It is all over the map. This car is priced at $75K and has some issues that may need to be addressed, or not depending on your wants. One fully prepped racer sold for $43K recently. I know of another that is in pristine restored condition for $65K (I want this one very badly). About a year ago one "older restoration" (which was actually not too bad but had some issues) sold out of CA for $95K. And, yes, A3X, the type 14 Elites are very collectible (to me at least) but sadly, no, your Elise won't be worth $75K in 50 years. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

07-13-2009, 07:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Demonized NOT ßANNED! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,546	Ughhhhh... I want one so bad. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Katana Supercharger, LSS Wheels, 2Bular exhaust & cat, rear panel delete, Cup Airbox, Volt / Oil temp gauge, Ohlins double adjustable coilovers, Dual Oil Coolers, S111 RTD Brace, Moroso Oil Pan, MicroMirror, S111 "V-Force" Harness bar, Manly Engine Mounts, Odyssey PC680 & RLS Bracket, Saikou Michi OCC, CF Scoops, CF Bootlid, CF Front Lip.

07-14-2009, 05:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
rnr daily driver Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 1,950	There was a beautiful Yellow one at the Palo Alto British car meet a few years ago <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rnair/240196049/" title="1960 Lotus Elite (Type 14) by rnair, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/94/240196049_76a63d7cb6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="1960 Lotus Elite (Type 14)" /></a> __________________ http://www.rahulnair.net/blog

07-14-2009, 03:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 722	I also want one. It is one of the very few hard top cars that I do want. Especially a series 2 car LHD in light blue or green. Just need money

07-14-2009, 04:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	If I had a car collection this would be one of my top choices. The car just has a beautiful look in every respect. It looks delicate, athletic and sensuous. Very well done Colin!

07-14-2009, 05:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	That's nice. I wonder if that dark mustard yellow/brown car I saw was really just a pretty yellow all dirtied up. Unfortunately, it wasn't. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

07-14-2009, 05:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	So you understand my pain . __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

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