July 14, 2017

Sympathetically Restored, 1969 Lotus Elan SE FHC

Sympathetically Restored, 1969 Lotus Elan SE FHC

Sympathetically Restored, 1969 Lotus Elan SE FHC For Sale

If looking for the perfect form to buy a car in, this 1969 Lotus Elan SE FHC might be a nice example you’ve been looking for. This highly original car has been restored and rebuilt, supposedly comes with many awards of merit, and has been simply driven and looked after.

A classic British sports car produced by Lotus in the 60s, a 1969 Lotus Elan SE FHC VIN: 3617936, offered for sale on Craigslist for $35900 in Phoenix, Arizona. The car was the object of a 15-year restoration by the current owner. Most remains have their original factory specs also their interior and engine.


The interior not left by sympathetic renovation as interesting as the exterior styling or engine all looks correct, and with retains, its big factory Smiths gauges, neat factory steering wheel, black carpets, cool vinyl upholstery, and the wood-faced dash ahead of it is noted as being undamaged.


Believed as the original engine, a 1,557cc twin-cam inline-four and has been rebuilt with a few upgrades to improve the performance, reliability, and handling. Though unrevealed the actual mileage, seems to be covered since the restoration was completed.






Detail by owner
The car was sympathetically restored by its longtime owner of 15 years. The restoration was completed with the objective of creating one of the best examples of a usable Elan. While the emphasis was on improving the car's performance, reliability and handling, it was also important to retain the cars appearance and configuration. The restoration file is comprehensive. It includes volumes of receipts, factory Elan repair manual, and original Elan owner's manual. All the mechanicals have been rebuilt, including engine, transmission and rear, and replacement of Rotoflex axles to solid CV drive shafts. It also includes original jack and tools. This car is fully sorted and totally reliable, and has been taken on many tours. The car has received many awards of merit


SOLD