1969 Lotus Elan Series I SE S4 Roadster

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35701 Miles 4 cyl ManualConvertible
Stock #:
9764
Exterior Color:
Yellow
Interior Color:
Black
Body Type:
Convertible
Transmission:
Manual
Engine:
4 cyl
Mileage:
35,701
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional 1969 Lotus Elan SE S4 Convertible with its original matching #'s 1,558 CC DOHC Inline 4 cylinder engine with dual Zenith Stromberg twin choke carburetors with 115 BHP @ 6,000 RPM matched to it's original 4 speed manual gearbox with 4 wheel hydraulic disc brakes, 4 wheel independent suspension, & recently acquired from 48 years of fastidious single owner care and painstakingly restored over several years with complete documentation which was completed in 2014 with the restoration supervised by none other than premier Elan expert Brian Buckland & consequently voted 'Best Elan' at the 2104 Annual Lotus Gathering. Will be sold accompanied by comprehensive documentation binders of records. This is the 444th out of 473 Elan S4's and built in December 1969 with a G prefix engines.
Chassis # 45/9764
Engine # G/21402
Body # 8307
Two-Owner Example from new car and now offered from over 48 Years of Fastidious Care
No expense spared restoration completed in 2015 by a team of Elan experts some flown in from the UK specifically, including Dave Bean Engineering and overseen by Brian Buckland
Accompanied by comprehensive document binder from 1972 to present
Award winning as the Best Elan at the 2014 West Coast Lotus Meet
Among the finest of Its type anywhere; a Lotus for those who want the very best
Fiberglass car that weighs only 1,515 lbs (yes, much lighter than any other sports car of its kind!), top speed of over 120mph, corners and tracks like no other sports car!
This outstanding Elan SE was purchased by the consignor in 1972, when he became just its second owner from new. Its current outstanding condition is the product of a painstaking, well-documented restoration by marque experts including Dave Bean Engineering. The work was finished in 2014 under the watchful eye and skilled hands of premier Elan expert Brian Buckland, who traveled from the UK on three occasions to see this car. The engine was rebuilt by Duffee Motorsports, with the cylinder head and carburetors done by James Unsworth.
The previous owner had enjoyed, maintained, and restored the Elan for almost 50 years as a true labor of love. Accordingly, he has amassed an exceptional file of documentation that includes service invoices from 1972, restoration records, history, and restoration photos, as well as the original owners manual and maintenance book, and provenance documentation from Lotus Company archivist Andy Graham. Resplendent in its factory-original livery, the cars impressive presentation resulted in the Best Elan Award at the 2014 West Coast Lotus Gathering. Offered from loving, long-term ownership and restored to an extraordinary standard, this splendid Elan SE stands as a most fitting exemplar of the rich Lotus heritage.
Founded by visionary Colin Chapman, Lotus epitomizes innovation and race bred performance, having earned no less than 7 F1 World Championships. Road cars from the marque began with the Seven in 1957, and soon followed by the Elite. The Elan appeared in 1962. Built upon a backbone chassis and considered by many the first 'modern' sports car and regarded as one of the best handling cars ever made, which is quite some tribute, the Elan was indeed one of, if not the best handling, and most influential cars of its kind. The definitive SE arrived in 1966 with an uprated 1.5L engine, power brakes, close ratio gearbox and taller final drive. It's power was exceptional and along with it's light glass fiber 1515 lbs body it was virtually unbeatable in it's class with a top speed of over 120mph and on cornering it neither under or over-steered but could track on a line around the steepest of bends and gave huge levels of grip even on 6.4 inch tires! Available in both open and closed body styles with a fiber glass body and pop up headlamps it progressed through five different series designated S1 to S4 from 1962 through 1971. Imported to the US but in very limited numbers.
This outstanding example is the product of a painstaking well documented restoration with select upgrades from Dave Bean engineering for enhanced safety and reliability. The work was performed under the watchful eye of skilled hands of premier Elan expert Brian Buckland. The engine was rebuilt by James Unsworth. The second owner, who acquired the car in 1972 had enjoyed, maintained and eventually fully restored as a true labor of love. Accordingly he amassed an exceptional file of documentation that includes service invoices from 1972 as well as restoration records and photos and an actual book dedicated to the car no less! Reportedly the car has been driven less than some 600 miles since the restoration. Handsome and boasting it's original factory livery, the car's exceptional condition and quality of presentation won it the 'Best Elan Award' at the 2014 Annual Lotus Owners Gathering. With an undamaged from new body, a very important consideration in these very vulnerable to crash damage fiber glass cars, and with body parts now very hard to come by, this car is a very rare opportunity being offered from this long term ownership and restored to an extraordinary standard, this special Elan SE stands out as most fitting example of the rich Lotus heritage and is ready for the most fastidious collector's collection!
This is a rare opportunity to own a very rare and internationally desirable 1969 Lotus SE with no examples available anywhere close to this particular car's condition and a great addition for any American or indeed British classic sports car collector or enthusiast to add to their collection or obviously any 'Lotus' enthusiast!
Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional 1969 Lotus Elan SE S4 Convertible with its original matching #'s 1,558 CC DOHC Inline 4 cylinder engine with dual Zenith Stromberg twin choke carburetors with 115 BHP @ 6,000 RPM matched to it's original 4 speed manual gearbox with 4 wheel hydraulic disc brakes, 4 wheel independent suspension, & recently acquired from 48 years of fastidious single owner care and painstakingly restored over several years with complete documentation which was completed in 2014 with the restoration supervised by none other than premier Elan expert Brian Buckland & consequently voted 'Best Elan' at the 2104 Annual Lotus Gathering. Will be sold accompanied by comprehensive documentation binders of records. This is the 444th out of 473 Elan S4's and built in December 1969 with a G prefix engines.
Chassis # 45/9764
Engine # G/21402
Body # 8307
Two-Owner Example from new car and now offered from over 48 Years of Fastidious Care
No expense spared restoration completed in 2015 by a team of Elan experts some flown in from the UK specifically, including Dave Bean Engineering and overseen by Brian Buckland
Accompanied by comprehensive document binder from 1972 to present
Award winning as the Best Elan at the 2014 West Coast Lotus Meet
Among the finest of Its type anywhere; a Lotus for those who want the very best
Fiberglass car that weighs only 1,515 lbs (yes, much lighter than any other sports car of its kind!), top speed of over 120mph, corners and tracks like no other sports car!
This outstanding Elan SE was purchased by the consignor in 1972, when he became just its second owner from new. Its current outstanding condition is the product of a painstaking, well-documented restoration by marque experts including Dave Bean Engineering. The work was finished in 2014 under the watchful eye and skilled hands of premier Elan expert Brian Buckland, who traveled from the UK on three occasions to see this car. The engine was rebuilt by Duffee Motorsports, with the cylinder head and carburetors done by James Unsworth.
The previous owner had enjoyed, maintained, and restored the Elan for almost 50 years as a true labor of love. Accordingly, he has amassed an exceptional file of documentation that includes service invoices from 1972, restoration records, history, and restoration photos, as well as the original owners manual and maintenance book, and provenance documentation from Lotus Company archivist Andy Graham. Resplendent in its factory-original livery, the cars impressive presentation resulted in the Best Elan Award at the 2014 West Coast Lotus Gathering. Offered from loving, long-term ownership and restored to an extraordinary standard, this splendid Elan SE stands as a most fitting exemplar of the rich Lotus heritage.
Founded by visionary Colin Chapman, Lotus epitomizes innovation and race bred performance, having earned no less than 7 F1 World Championships. Road cars from the marque began with the Seven in 1957, and soon followed by the Elite. The Elan appeared in 1962. Built upon a backbone chassis and considered by many the first 'modern' sports car and regarded as one of the best handling cars ever made, which is quite some tribute, the Elan was indeed one of, if not the best handling, and most influential cars of its kind. The definitive SE arrived in 1966 with an uprated 1.5L engine, power brakes, close ratio gearbox and taller final drive. It's power was exceptional and along with it's light glass fiber 1515 lbs body it was virtually unbeatable in it's class with a top speed of over 120mph and on cornering it neither under or over-steered but could track on a line around the steepest of bends and gave huge levels of grip even on 6.4 inch tires! Available in both open and closed body styles with a fiber glass body and pop up headlamps it progressed through five different series designated S1 to S4 from 1962 through 1971. Imported to the US but in very limited numbers.
This outstanding example is the product of a painstaking well documented restoration with select upgrades from Dave Bean engineering for enhanced safety and reliability. The work was performed under the watchful eye of skilled hands of premier Elan expert Brian Buckland. The engine was rebuilt by James Unsworth. The second owner, who acquired the car in 1972 had enjoyed, maintained and eventually fully restored as a true labor of love. Accordingly he amassed an exceptional file of documentation that includes service invoices from 1972 as well as restoration records and photos and an actual book dedicated to the car no less! Reportedly the car has been driven less than some 600 miles since the restoration. Handsome and boasting it's original factory livery, the car's exceptional condition and quality of presentation won it the 'Best Elan Award' at the 2014 Annual Lotus Owners Gathering. With an undamaged from new body, a very important consideration in these very vulnerable to crash damage fiber glass cars, and with body parts now very hard to come by, this car is a very rare opportunity being offered from this long term ownership and restored to an extraordinary standard, this special Elan SE stands out as most fitting example of the rich Lotus heritage and is ready for the most fastidious collector's collection!
This is a rare opportunity to own a very rare and internationally desirable 1969 Lotus SE with no examples available anywhere close to this particular car's condition and a great addition for any American or indeed British classic sports car collector or enthusiast to add to their collection or obviously any 'Lotus' enthusiast!
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Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance, CA or Santa Monica, CA mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a ,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate 0 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of ,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 business days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle.
About West Coast Classics
West Coast Classics are renown licensed and bonded California Classic Car Dealers who specialize in buying & selling rare American & European classic cars with our showroom location in southern California at 1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, CA 90501. Please contact us to verify the current status of any vehicle of interest and note that all test drives are by appointment only.
We ship throughout the world and will provide you with an unparalleled service in any of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury, collector or classic car needs. So whether you want to sell your classic car, truck, hot rod, custom or simply rare or exotic car or indeed to buy a classic car that we have in our inventory, contact us today, it is what we do enthusiastically every sunny day here in southern California USA! Thanks for your interest and we look forward to helping you!
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US DIRECTLY MONDAY - SATURDAY ON OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED HERE ON EBAY DURING REGULAR CALIFORNIA BUSINESS HOURS OR ON 424-376-5151 OR ALTERNATIVELY CONTACT US ANYTIME BY EMAIL THROUGH EBAY'S "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" LINK OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE www.WestCoastClassics.com - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
West Coast Classics are renown licensed and bonded California Classic Car Dealers who specialize in buying & selling rare American & European classic cars with our showroom location in southern California at 1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, CA 90501. Please contact us to verify the current status of any vehicle of interest and note that all test drives are by appointment only.
We ship throughout the world and will provide you with an unparalleled service in any of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury, collector or classic car needs. So whether you want to sell your classic car, truck, hot rod, custom or simply rare or exotic car or indeed to buy a classic car that we have in our inventory, contact us today, it is what we do enthusiastically every sunny day here in southern California USA! Thanks for your interest and we look forward to helping you!
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US DIRECTLY MONDAY - SATURDAY ON OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED HERE ON EBAY DURING REGULAR CALIFORNIA BUSINESS HOURS OR ON 424-376-5151 OR ALTERNATIVELY CONTACT US ANYTIME BY EMAIL THROUGH EBAY'S "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" LINK OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE www.WestCoastClassics.com - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
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The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle.
Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance or Santa Monica mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding.
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Please have all funds available before bidding as a ,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate 0 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment in full to be received by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of ,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason.
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