[SOLD] FS: Euro Spec S2 Elise Shell, SF Bay Area (perfect for K20 swap!) - LotusTalk

Washabi · 10-31-2009, 12:03 AM

I was planning to do a K20a conversion with this shell and utilize it as a track car, but I just don't have the time to work on it. It has been sitting in the garage for the past few months collecting dust so I decided to just post it up for sale. It is a complete shell, only missing engine, tranny, ecu, and harness (ready for a k20 swap), and a few interior bits like climate control knobs and whatnot. However, the car does not have a vin/title because it was imported as a gray market vehicle from Europe (I have authentic blank lotus vin tags that will come with the car). The car is clean inside and out, and the chassis is in great shape, no accidents. Although the car has no vin tags, there is a couple of different methods to register the car and drive it on the street, but I can go further into detail for those interested in purchasing the shell.

This car is the perfect candidate for a K20'd Track Lotus. If you do some research, the Federal Elise (US Spec Elise) utilizes a Toyota motor and is mounted in such a way that a K20 conversion is a major headache. However, K20 swaps have been done all across Europe for many years and they utilize the early Euro Version Lotus Elise. Also, the shell has a set of Bilstein Coilovers installed and also comes with an oem hardtop.

The body is in good shape, minus a small fracture up front, which can easily be covered up with a front lip. This car is a MY02 Elise imported from Italy, with the Alcantara Interior.

Looking to get $11,000 for the shell, plus all the spare parts and panels that came with it.

PM me if you have any further questions or are interested in the vehicle. NOT looking to ship the car, buyer will be responsible for picking up the shell and towing it home/wherever they plan to work on it. The car is located in San Francisco.

Dietsch Werks · 10-31-2009, 01:30 AM

I'd like to see it, I'll be in the city Sunday - Rob.

Washabi · 10-31-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dietsch Werks

I'd like to see it, I'll be in the city Sunday - Rob.

sounds good, shoot me a PM and I can send you my number.

gumballf355 · 10-31-2009, 10:59 AM

I just emailed you from the craigslist add.

Washabi · 10-31-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gumballf355

I just emailed you from the craigslist add.

emailed you back.

Appleseed · 10-31-2009, 01:50 PM

hey do you still have an extra set of wheels other than the black ones..... I would still like to try to see if those (black ones) would fit... or if you had other black wheels...

Washabi · 10-31-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Appleseed

hey do you still have an extra set of wheels other than the black ones..... I would still like to try to see if those (black ones) would fit... or if you had other black wheels...

unfortunately, I do not have any other sets of wheels for the lotus. sorry..

cph · 11-02-2009, 01:05 PM

Hi
Interested in your Elise .
Have just been talking with Sunspeed re conversion to E20 for a track only car .
One small problem , contacting you from New Zealand . Will be buying sight unseen.
Can you send more detailed pictures of of engine bay / cockpit / wheels / suspension etc .
If purchased would you be able to help with delivery of the car to a local freight yard ?
Thanks
Barry

underpressure02 · 11-02-2009, 01:34 PM

Dam to bad you are not on the east coast I have some K20 swaps sitting around.

Washabi · 11-02-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cph

Hi
Interested in your Elise .
Have just been talking with Sunspeed re conversion to E20 for a track only car .
One small problem , contacting you from New Zealand . Will be buying sight unseen.
Can you send more detailed pictures of of engine bay / cockpit / wheels / suspension etc .
If purchased would you be able to help with delivery of the car to a local freight yard ?
Thanks
Barry

hmm.. I'm not really looking to spend extra work to ship the car out, I really just want the buyer to come take a look at the car, and then have it shipped from my place to wherever they want to take it.. I don't know if I would feel comfortable selling it to someone who won't see it in person.. I don't want it to come back and bite me in the rear if you were not satisfied with the purchase after you have received the car. However, I will be taking detailed pictures of the car later and posting them up on this thread. Any other requests anyone? I will try to snap some pics of the engine bay, as well as the interior and suspension/underside.

cph · 11-02-2009, 02:52 PM

Will look forward to seeing more pictures .
Have purchased several cars USA & UK sight unseen .
Hopefully the pics will reveal all that I need to know.
With regards to freight , could most likely get freight company to pick up from your door, would this be OK ?

Washabi · 11-02-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cph

Will look forward to seeing more pictures .
Have purchased several cars USA & UK sight unseen .
Hopefully the pics will reveal all that I need to know.
With regards to freight , could most likely get freight company to pick up from your door, would this be OK ?

that may be an option, I will let you know. I am stuck in the office right now, but I will try to snap some pics later.. I have a night class from 7pm-10pm and then I have to study for an exam tomorrow. If I am not able to get pics up by tonight, I'm sorry. I will get them posted up tomorrow if that's the case.

pyro40t · 11-03-2009, 02:37 PM

How much does freighting a car normally cost?

Washabi · 11-03-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pyro40t

How much does freighting a car normally cost?

depends on how far and what form of freight.. I wouldn't be able to tell off the top of my head, but I know that it will probably range from about $500-$1500

Washabi · 11-03-2009, 05:40 PM

sorry for the delay of pics fellas, I seem to have misplaced the keys

so I can't open the hatch to snap some pics. When I find the keys, I'll be sure to take plenty of pics and post them up.

dstevens · 11-04-2009, 06:01 AM

cph: If you're talking with sunspeed, I'm sure Ingarh would like the contact details. Sunspeed DIY conv. kit for Honda K20 into a Elise

Washabi · 11-04-2009, 06:39 PM

more pics

rear suspension:

OEM adhesive:

fracture in front clam (easily covered with a lip) :

an interesting view of the engine bay (Don't mind the fender lining that is being stored in the engine bay..)

a view of the engine bay from underneath the car (Disregard the newspapers)
the wall was cut out previously by the shop that was utilizing the car for R&D.

Interior shots:

Door Jamb:

A shot of the car as it currently sits

Washabi · 11-05-2009, 07:26 PM

Sale pending.

bdaza · 11-08-2009, 03:34 PM

pm sent

cph · 11-17-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Washabi

Sale pending.

Hi
Any news on the pending sale ?

10-31-2009, 12:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Washabi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 43	[SOLD] FS: Euro Spec S2 Elise Shell, SF Bay Area (perfect for K20 swap!) I was planning to do a K20a conversion with this shell and utilize it as a track car, but I just don't have the time to work on it. It has been sitting in the garage for the past few months collecting dust so I decided to just post it up for sale. It is a complete shell, only missing engine, tranny, ecu, and harness (ready for a k20 swap), and a few interior bits like climate control knobs and whatnot. However, the car does not have a vin/title because it was imported as a gray market vehicle from Europe (I have authentic blank lotus vin tags that will come with the car). The car is clean inside and out, and the chassis is in great shape, no accidents. Although the car has no vin tags, there is a couple of different methods to register the car and drive it on the street, but I can go further into detail for those interested in purchasing the shell. This car is the perfect candidate for a K20'd Track Lotus. If you do some research, the Federal Elise (US Spec Elise) utilizes a Toyota motor and is mounted in such a way that a K20 conversion is a major headache. However, K20 swaps have been done all across Europe for many years and they utilize the early Euro Version Lotus Elise. Also, the shell has a set of Bilstein Coilovers installed and also comes with an oem hardtop. The body is in good shape, minus a small fracture up front, which can easily be covered up with a front lip. This car is a MY02 Elise imported from Italy, with the Alcantara Interior. Looking to get $11,000 for the shell, plus all the spare parts and panels that came with it. PM me if you have any further questions or are interested in the vehicle. NOT looking to ship the car, buyer will be responsible for picking up the shell and towing it home/wherever they plan to work on it. The car is located in San Francisco. __________________ -Honda S2000 Supercharged (AP1) -Lotus Elise S2 (Project Car) Last edited by Washabi : 11-19-2009 at 10:00 PM.

10-31-2009, 01:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dietsch Werks Destination For Drivers Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 228 Images: 4	I'd like to see it, I'll be in the city Sunday - Rob. __________________ Robert Dietsch Dietsch Werks 5191 Lafayette st. Santa Clara, CA 95054 www.DietschWerks.net 408.725.4243 rob@DietschWerks.com <- New and only e-mail

10-31-2009, 01:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Appleseed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 266	hey do you still have an extra set of wheels other than the black ones..... I would still like to try to see if those (black ones) would fit... or if you had other black wheels... __________________ 2008 GG Elise (needs black wheels) 2008 Gray Prius (wifey) 1998 Jag XK8 (traded on Elise) Thank God!

11-03-2009, 05:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Washabi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 43	sorry for the delay of pics fellas, I seem to have misplaced the keys so I can't open the hatch to snap some pics. When I find the keys, I'll be sure to take plenty of pics and post them up. __________________ -Honda S2000 Supercharged (AP1) -Lotus Elise S2 (Project Car)

11-04-2009, 06:01 AM	#16 (permalink)
dstevens 2zz exorcism complete Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 399 Images: 4	cph: If you're talking with sunspeed, I'm sure Ingarh would like the contact details. Sunspeed DIY conv. kit for Honda K20 into a Elise __________________ -2ZZ +K24 +150hp +118tq +7mpg +LSD -30lbs -CoG +F.bias

10-31-2009, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
gumballf355 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14	I just emailed you from the craigslist add.

11-02-2009, 01:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
cph Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 4	Hi Interested in your Elise . Have just been talking with Sunspeed re conversion to E20 for a track only car . One small problem , contacting you from New Zealand . Will be buying sight unseen. Can you send more detailed pictures of of engine bay / cockpit / wheels / suspension etc . If purchased would you be able to help with delivery of the car to a local freight yard ? Thanks Barry

11-02-2009, 01:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
underpressure02 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 16	Dam to bad you are not on the east coast I have some K20 swaps sitting around.

11-02-2009, 02:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
cph Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 4	Will look forward to seeing more pictures . Have purchased several cars USA & UK sight unseen . Hopefully the pics will reveal all that I need to know. With regards to freight , could most likely get freight company to pick up from your door, would this be OK ?

11-03-2009, 02:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
pyro40t SSM-S2K Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 49	How much does freighting a car normally cost?

11-04-2009, 06:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
Washabi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 43	more pics rear suspension: OEM adhesive: fracture in front clam (easily covered with a lip) : an interesting view of the engine bay (Don't mind the fender lining that is being stored in the engine bay..) a view of the engine bay from underneath the car (Disregard the newspapers) the wall was cut out previously by the shop that was utilizing the car for R&D. Interior shots: Door Jamb: A shot of the car as it currently sits __________________ -Honda S2000 Supercharged (AP1) -Lotus Elise S2 (Project Car)

11-05-2009, 07:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
Washabi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 43	Sale pending. __________________ -Honda S2000 Supercharged (AP1) -Lotus Elise S2 (Project Car)

11-08-2009, 03:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
bdaza Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	pm sent

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