1967 Lotus Elan S3 Coupe

1967 Lotus Elan SE

This Lotus came from a barn outside Purdue, Indiana in 2019. Original owner, now deceased, brought the Elan from England in the 1970's after accepting a job with Ford Motor Company. The Elan was set aside after a broken water pump sidelined the car. Elan had less than 20,000 kilometers on the gauge. The car was trailered to Oklahoma for a restoration to a daily driver and ultimately, a tribute to Jimmy Clark, the Formula One World Champion, who drove Lotus Elan S1 Serial Number 001 - a gift from Lotus Cars owner, Colin Chapman. The Jim Clark Elan was finished in Carmine Red over classic Mercedes Benz Silver. The Clark car resides in the Jim Clark museum in Scotland. This Elan was taken down to its bare fiberglass, hand sanded to a perfect clean canvas, primed multiple coats, and finished multiple coats of Diamont Paint base and clearcoats. All electrical and mechanical systems and components were tested, refreshed, repaired or replaced by The Vintage Connection of Oklahoma City, new parts from Dave Bean Engineering of California. New seats, door panels, headliner, sunvisors. Dual Webers carburetors. Powder coated alloy wheels. The car starts, stops, runs, drives - as designed by Lotus. 1250 pounds. 115 Horsepower. Stainless steel single exhaust off of factory downpipes. Five (5) new radial tires. Lotus Shop Manual and Parts Catalogue from 1967. Documentation, receipts, folder of paperwork, photographs of restoration and book available with purchase. New brightwork. Heavy chromed original brass knock on spinners. Car is garaged in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma U.S.A. DO NOT BE TURNED OFF BY RIGHT HAND DRIVE! You will love the way the Elan drives in your first 5 minutes of ownership. Four speed manual gearbox - shifts easily with your left hand. Standard H shift pattern. Pedals in the same order as a Left hand drive car. Steering is light and tight. Easily drive with your right hand, left hand sitting on the console or gripping the gear lever - whatever your style. Very fun and sporting to drive a RHD Lotus Elan - Bright Silver over Red in today's world of white cars and trucks! One of One. A fine tribute to Jim Clark and the Golden Era of Lotus Cars. Call me for more details. (405) 760-3883. Cheers Mate.

• Make: Lotus
• Model: Elan
• Type: Coupe
• Trim: SE
• Year: 1967
• Mileage: 20350
• VIN: 36-6975
• Color: Red
• Engine size: 4 cylinder Dual overhead camshafts
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Power options: Power Windows
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Black
• Drive side: Right-hand drive
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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