I Bought Another Lotus! - LotusTalk

CarNut · 01-30-2008, 12:45 PM

As another thread says, I've been "Itching to get an Elan" for a long time. I first became interested in Elans back in the late '60s, but as a poor college student, it wasn't going to happen. By the time I could afford one, they were out of production and a used Elan seemed like a poor choice for an only car. (I bought an Alfa instead - little did I know what I was getting into with that!)

Two years ago when I bought my Elise, I thought my Lotus Lust had finally been satisfied, but it only made me more interested in finding that Elan that I couldn't have when I was younger. I looked off and on for the past two years.

Today, my Elan arrived! It is a 1970 S4 DHC. It has been seen on this site before, but now it's finally mine! Thanks to glb for putting me onto this car. Thanks to Gary for agreeing to sell it and thanks to Tony and Tim for providing Elan advice.

This car is in excellent condition, needing only some minor work in the interior. It has been lovingly restored and upgraded by the previous owner over the past 17 years. I feel fortunate to have found such an excellent example of a car I have wanted for most of my adult life.

OK, end of mushy post. I'm just so excited!

babak · 01-30-2008, 01:00 PM

exarkun1178 · 01-30-2008, 01:01 PM

looks great congrats

milehitom · 01-30-2008, 01:09 PM

Love those wheels! Are they Panasports? Congrats on the purchase!

Tom

zOOmz · 01-30-2008, 01:33 PM

Cool looking Elan. Is that Krypton?

PhlypSide · 01-30-2008, 01:35 PM

Such a sweet ride! Congrats!

CarNut · 01-30-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milehitom

Love those wheels! Are they Panasports? Congrats on the purchase!

Tom

Yes, they are Panasports

Quote:

Originally Posted by zOOmz

Cool looking Elan. Is that Krypton?

It's yellow - not a Lotus color. I have the color name and code somewhere in the pile of papers I got with the car.

TimMullen · 01-30-2008, 03:24 PM

You are now officially crazy...

Tonywa28 · 01-30-2008, 03:38 PM

Great cars, fun and fragile. Mine's been a delight. Enjoy yourself.

Randy Chase · 01-30-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babak

+1

I want.

Congrats anyway!

tvacc · 01-30-2008, 03:48 PM

YOu will really enjoy the Spyder chassis. Really a modern handling car with that setup. Not that the original chassis Elan wasnt fine...it was but it is just different.

I am still working on mine here. Just have not had the time to finish it.

Tony

peck555 · 01-30-2008, 04:06 PM

Enjoy it I still miss mine.

Rugbyduck · 01-30-2008, 04:16 PM

Welcome to the "2 Lotus Owner's Club".

master · 01-30-2008, 05:17 PM

look how nice the tires fit the wells

pchop · 01-30-2008, 05:27 PM

absolutely beautiful. congrats m8.

streetraces · 01-30-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rugbyduck

Welcome to the "2 Lotus Owner's Club".

+1

Flash G · 01-30-2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rugbyduck

Welcome to the "2 Lotus Owner's Club".

I second that!

Congrats!

megatron · 01-30-2008, 08:23 PM

Very nice

mopho · 01-30-2008, 10:49 PM

Congrats
More pics!

knucklehead · 01-30-2008, 11:05 PM

Truly a beautiful specimen. Congrats. So does that mean the Elise becomes the daily driver?

01-30-2008, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
CarNut Phantom Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 419 Images: 1	I Bought Another Lotus! As another thread says, I've been "Itching to get an Elan" for a long time. I first became interested in Elans back in the late '60s, but as a poor college student, it wasn't going to happen. By the time I could afford one, they were out of production and a used Elan seemed like a poor choice for an only car. (I bought an Alfa instead - little did I know what I was getting into with that!) Two years ago when I bought my Elise, I thought my Lotus Lust had finally been satisfied, but it only made me more interested in finding that Elan that I couldn't have when I was younger. I looked off and on for the past two years. Today, my Elan arrived! It is a 1970 S4 DHC. It has been seen on this site before, but now it's finally mine! Thanks to glb for putting me onto this car. Thanks to Gary for agreeing to sell it and thanks to Tony and Tim for providing Elan advice. This car is in excellent condition, needing only some minor work in the interior. It has been lovingly restored and upgraded by the previous owner over the past 17 years. I feel fortunate to have found such an excellent example of a car I have wanted for most of my adult life. OK, end of mushy post. I'm just so excited! __________________ 2006 Elise - Phantom Black, Magnolia, Black Pack, LSD, Touring 1970 Elan - Yellow, Restored/updated, Spyder chassis, Panasports 2004 MINI Cooper S - Pepper White, many mods 2002 MINI Cooper - Chili Red/White 1969 Morris Mini Cooper S - White/Black, Restored to original Last edited by CarNut : 01-30-2008 at 01:40 PM.

01-30-2008, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
babak Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 8,269 Images: 23	__________________ Babak Club111 Central Plains Coordinator '05 Elise - Touring, HT, StarShield '99 Ducati 996 Bip '05 Freelander SE

01-30-2008, 03:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 10,697 Images: 19	You are now officially crazy... __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

01-30-2008, 03:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tonywa28 Crossing is good Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 119	Your new Elan Great cars, fun and fragile. Mine's been a delight. Enjoy yourself. __________________ Tony W. 05 Elise (Stage II, FrankIntake CAI, heater bypass) 04 MINI S (heavily modified) 06 IS350 69 Lotus Elan S4 SE - (orig black badge, weber, etc) 59 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite (heavily modified, 70WHP)

01-30-2008, 03:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
tvacc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,762	YOu will really enjoy the Spyder chassis. Really a modern handling car with that setup. Not that the original chassis Elan wasnt fine...it was but it is just different. I am still working on mine here. Just have not had the time to finish it. Tony __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield. www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the Holy Lotus Supplier of the Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window and Sachs Coil Over Suspension Drive Fast Take Chances

01-30-2008, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,628	looks great congrats

01-30-2008, 01:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,611	Love those wheels! Are they Panasports? Congrats on the purchase! Tom

01-30-2008, 01:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
zOOmz sojourner Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,695 Images: 42	Cool looking Elan. Is that Krypton?

01-30-2008, 04:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
peck555 3 years and counting Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: White Plains N.Y. Posts: 2,358	Enjoy it I still miss mine. __________________ Laser blue,biscuit, micro mirror, "Blue knob" ,HID lights,modded rear lights,rear badge,blue starter button, replaced speakers,perma grin, Club111 The Sith lord of the LB's loyal henchman

01-30-2008, 04:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rugbyduck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 2,682	Welcome to the "2 Lotus Owner's Club". __________________ '06 Krypton Green Elise (touring/LSD/HT) '05 Magnetic Blue Elise (sport/HT) dedicated track car '07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door!) Excelsior-Henderson Super X/Ducati Monster 620 ie 3 Series BMW/Acura MDX Carver Yacht

01-30-2008, 05:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
master Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: palm beach Posts: 426	Nice look how nice the tires fit the wells __________________ "The Good"

01-30-2008, 05:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
pchop Use Chopstix and Eat Rice Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York/Los Angeles Posts: 707	absolutely beautiful. congrats m8.

01-30-2008, 08:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
megatron live free or die Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northeast OH Posts: 837	Very nice __________________ 05 Elise (RIP)

01-30-2008, 10:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 4,149	Congrats More pics! __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

01-30-2008, 11:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
knucklehead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,001	Truly a beautiful specimen. Congrats. So does that mean the Elise becomes the daily driver? __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

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