The 1973 Lotus Elan Plus 2 S130 Zetec is a refined and more powerful evolution of the legendary Elan, offering a perfect balance of performance and practicality. Designed as a 2+2 grand tourer, it retains the signature lightweight fiberglass body and nimble handling that made the Elan famous while adding more space and luxury features. The S130 variant was the top-of-the-line model, featuring upgraded trim and performance enhancements. Many have been retrofitted with the Ford Zetec engine, enhancing reliability and power while maintaining the Elan’s legendary agility. With its precise steering, independent suspension, and rear-wheel drive, the Plus 2 S130 remains a driver’s delight.
For sale is a fully restored and rebuilt Lotus Elan +2 that has been very carefully and sympathetically converted to 2. 0L Ford Zetec power.
The car has been restored to a very high detail as would be expected with the motorsport background of the owner with an emphasis on originality and restoring rather than replacing where possible.
For example, the original bumpers have been stripped and re-plated, the door window frames have been re-chromed, even the dash air vent knobs that are usually worn down to yellow plastic have also been re-chromed and the powder coated fuel tank has had the pressure test text re-sprayed with a stencil just as it left the factory, even though it’s not seen behind the new boot trim panel.
The original brake calipers, master cylinders and brake servo were rebuilt with all new seals.
New rubber water hoses and brake lines were fitted throughout.
Apart from new Tony Thompson shock absorbers and new rubber bushes, the suspension and steering is standard and the original parts blasted and powder coated.
The original, centre lock, 10 spoke alloy wheels were stripped, resprayed, diamond cut and lacquered before new Bridgestone 165R13 tyres were mounted. These are still barely worn and have plenty of tread.
The ride and handling are great and just as Colin Chapman and Lotus intended back in 1973.
The car is accompanied by an original Workshop Manual and a folder of documents, receipts and a detailed history of all the work done and a memory stick with thousands of digital photos shows every step of the build and restoration from start to finish.
- Completed Application Form (V55/5)
- MOT Certificate
- Insurance Certificate
- HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Notification
- Books (owners manual, service book)
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