1972 Lotus Elan +2 130/4 with Big Valve Weber head - Pampered on 2nd renovation!
1972 Lotus Elan +2 with Big Valve Weber Head on 2nd Renovation
There are GOOD Lotus Elans – There are BAD Lotus Elans – this is a VERY GOOD Lotus Elan. My nephew has given me this Lotus Elan Plus Two 130/4. It has everything desirable that you may want in an Elan Plus Two (I know because I have owned two VERY BAD earlier Elan Plus 2s: very time consuming and costly to repair at every turn, but, what enjoyable turns).
This Elan shows the classic beauty of the last-of-the-line Elan Plus Two 130/4 with the silver roof over blue that you seem to see in photos of the Plus Two 130/4 in all the Lotus Books. It is the most powerful of the breed with the Big-Valve motor, and unlike other U.S. import Elans, this one has been retrofitted with the Weber head.
Pampered all of its life; most of it in Santa Fe, New Mexico, before that Southern California, it is on its second full restoration during its life span of 68,000 miles:
·Best paint and smoothness of the fiberglass bodywork on any Lotus I have ever seen. Please note: minor dings caused by the head light buckets being raised at speed. See photos.
·Ballsy engine. It needs octane booster to prevent pinging. And yes, it leaks oil – however, main seal and other fixes were done within six thousand miles and it didn’t leak after that but only for a short time.
·Weber Carbs. European spec Big-Valve Weber head with K&N air filters – who wants Stromberg Carbs on an Elan? Please note: the original Lotus fiberglass air snorkel is included as a spare part.
·Beautiful Walnut Burl Dash. Just look at it! See photos. Please note: the original Lotus steering wheel comes as a spare.
·Leather interior. Custom gray leather interior with upgraded dark gray wool carpets and light gray headliner – who wants a cheap vinyl interior on the top-of-the-line Elan.
·Aviation quality wiring harness. Custom wiring harness is excessively grounded to the chassis. Please note: the running lights were never hooked up. Please note: battery trickle charger in the trunk – battery will drain over time.
·Five-Spoke Revolution Wheels. Do you have any idea how rare these wheels are? Panasports are not good enough for this Elan. And yes, Panasports were fitted, for a short time; and, now this set is available, sold separately, if you want them.
·Spinners for the knock-on wheels – who wants the look of the U.S. spec octagon nut on those beautiful Revolution Wheels
·CV driveshaft conversion. Replaces the rotoflex half-shafts with CV joints to eliminate the rubber wind-up in the drive train. And yes, the undercarriage is clean, black painted with an upgraded stainless steel exhaust.
What I think the car needs is a high torque gear reduction starter. It would be lighter and more powerful than the original. I think the high compression motor deserves it.
This car does NOT have one upgrade common to pampered Elans: an aluminum radiator.
If you enjoy this Elan Plus Two, like a fine wine, just for casual Sunday afternoons, just to drive and enjoy the day, the radiator does just fine. The cooling fan does not cycle on until about one-half hour of spirited driving. However, if you are going to really exercise it, maybe an upgraded radiator would be a good idea.
With élan,
Please call Mark with questions (505) 232-2314.
- Condition: Used
- Make: Lotus
- Model: Elan +2
- SubModel: 130/4
- Type: Coupe
- Trim: with Big Valve Weber Head on 2nd Renovation
- Year: 1972
- Mileage: 68,501
- VIN: 0720N
- Color: Blue with Silver Roof
- Engine size: Inline 4
- Number of cylinders: 4
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Gray Leather over Dark Gray Wool Carpet
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Options: Leather Seats
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
