Apexcarver
Apexcarver MegaDork
4/13/24 12:58 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/share/33sRr3uyc4spSbox/?mibextid=kL3p88

 

Someone grab this before I risk my sanity and marriage. Elan for $1500.

Hard to tell if scam.  Not mine, I know nothing.

 

I'd find a cheap bike motor... Just saying.

rdcyclist
rdcyclist GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/13/24 1:18 p.m.

Yeah, that's a problem. It would be perfect for a BEC and I got a B already. Glad it's clear across the continent...

Docwemple
Docwemple Dork
4/13/24 2:21 p.m.

It's in my back yard. With my volume of projects and stuff in general I was hoping he'd be up for a trade. No joy.

Docwemple
Docwemple Dork
4/13/24 2:22 p.m.

I'd be happy to lay eyes on it for anyone interested. 

BoulderG
BoulderG Reader
4/13/24 2:27 p.m.

Per the ad, the seller's last name is "Caterham." I think that doubles the value???  ;-)

rdcyclist
rdcyclist GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/13/24 2:42 p.m.

In reply to Docwemple :

How much trouble is it for you to take a look? I'm interested in knowing how much suspension, steering and final drive it has. If it has the diff and halfshafts that would be a huge win. An R&P too.

DeadSkunk  (Warren)
DeadSkunk (Warren) MegaDork
4/13/24 3:02 p.m.

Didn't Tim Suddard restore one that was in far worse shape than this? I seem to recall the tub was in two or more pieces.

rdcyclist
rdcyclist GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/13/24 3:09 p.m.

I messaged the guy with the questions. Film at eleven.

Brotus7
Brotus7 Dork
4/13/24 4:45 p.m.

There's a guy in Danbury CT who's always selling Elan parts when the time comes.

https://www.facebook.com/share/8f5Qr5dhKqsgdUNd/?mibextid=kL3p88

rdcyclist
rdcyclist GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/13/24 4:54 p.m.

Just got this back from Mr Caterham:

"No diff or half shafts. Wishbones, uprights and steering rack included. I will get it up on the lift next week and shoot some more photos and add them. I will be showing the car Tues. Wed. & Thurs afternoon if you want to schedule a visit."

Does that work for you, DocW? "No" is a perfectly acceptable answer.

Docwemple
Docwemple Dork
4/13/24 5:10 p.m.

In reply to rdcyclist :

I'm in Gaithersburg 

rdcyclist
rdcyclist GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/13/24 5:47 p.m.

In reply to Docwemple :

I'll let you know what the pitchers say...

Docwemple
Docwemple Dork
4/13/24 5:52 p.m.

In reply to rdcyclist :

Sounds good!

RustBeltSherpa
RustBeltSherpa Reader
4/13/24 10:16 p.m.

In reply to DeadSkunk (Warren) :

You're correct. He picked it up along with a 1G Cortina for $2,500(?) in 2014. But the Elan had a (mostly) complete interior and the engine/transmission were stored separately in a garage. When the project was completed in 2016, was invited to compete at Amelia Island and won some award.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eurotechms
eurotechms New Reader
4/15/24 11:38 a.m.

I do alot of work on Lotus's at my shop and it's about 30min from me. We sent it around between a few of my friends/customers and all passed. Cool project,shame about the arches, the wheels would fetch a decent amount. 

Robbie (Forum Supporter)
Robbie (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
4/15/24 11:51 a.m.

"best offer over $1500"...

I wonder what offers have been given, and how long the seller will wait. 

I would be interested at $1500 but I'm not interested in a bidding war on FB marketplace. If you want an auction, list it on eBay.

dherr (Forum Supporter)
dherr (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
4/15/24 4:56 p.m.

I am putting a K24 in a Spitfire right now, but thinking a K24 in an Elan would really be something! I put in an offer on the car. Might just have to go see this tomorrow.

dherr (Forum Supporter)
dherr (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
4/15/24 6:14 p.m.
Robbie (Forum Supporter) said:

"best offer over $1500"...

I wonder what offers have been given, and how long the seller will wait. 

I would be interested at $1500 but I'm not interested in a bidding war on FB marketplace. If you want an auction, list it on eBay.

Well he turned down my offer (at least for now).....

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
4/15/24 6:59 p.m.
RustBeltSherpa said:

In reply to DeadSkunk (Warren) :

You're correct. He picked it up along with a 1G Cortina for $2,500(?) in 2014. But the Elan had a (mostly) complete interior and the engine/transmission were stored separately in a garage. When the project was completed in 2016, was invited to compete at Amelia Island and won some award.

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/news/how-we-brought-destroyed-lotus-elan-back-life/

According to the first entry, the had been accepted to the Amelia Island concours even as they threw the bits and pieces into a rented trailer. Helps to be in the biz :) No awards, alas. And from the pics, I'm not sure I'd say it had a whole lot of interior. Everything was present in the dashboard, that's about as far as I'd go in describing the interior.

03Panther
03Panther PowerDork
4/23/24 3:28 a.m.

Did anyone ever find out how much he actually wants for it? Or does he just want to play games with fake F B pricing? 

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