Lotus Elan +2

Overview
Produced: 1967-1969, 1600 produced.
Types: Coupe

Lotus launched a legend in 1962, the Lotus Elan. Following on from the previous Elite model the new Elan offered improved handling, performance and had a less fragile feel to its overall design. Below the Elan bonnet sat a twin-cam four cylinder engine which would become a legend in its own right, powering other classic Lotus models including the Cortina sports-saloons.

Initially the Elan came as an open two seater, from 1964 a fixed head coupe was also available, both bodies being constructed from GRP and mounted on a separate chassis. In 1967 a new Elan 2+2 joined the range which offered more comfort in a classic GT format. Both models continued to sell well throughout the late-60's with various model changes (including the Elan Sprint and 2+2 130) and more powerful engines.

Buyers Guide Lotus Elan 1962 - 1973 featured in Practical Classics November 2005– available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1558ccS4 DOHCLotus (Ford) Twin-cam 1.682.55mm x 72.746mm9.5
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
118 mph8.2 s27 mpg105 bhp
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DiscDisc
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
042 Lotus Elan 2+2 Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers 7 Mar 2012 £6100.00 -
208 1973/2006 Lotus Elan +2 Spyder Zetec Coupé Bonhams 26 Jul 2008 Not sold
057 1967 LOTUS ELAN +2 H&H Sales Limited 27 Feb 2008 £5500.00 -
019 1973 LOTUS ELAN +2 S130 COUPE H&H Sales Limited 27 Jul 2005 £3700.00 -
217 Lotus Elan 2 Coys 4 Dec 2004 - £3300.00
005 Lotus Elan +2 BCA 31 Jul 2004 - £3210.00
047 Lotus Seven S3 Artcurial - Briest - Poulain Le Fur 15 Dec 2003 - €25947.00
023 Lotus Elan S3 SE (1968) H&H Sales Limited 9 Apr 2003 Not sold
093 Lotus Elan Sprint S3 Coupé (1967) Christies 24 Mar 2003 - £6462.00
048 Lotus Elan S3 Dhc (1967) H&H Sales Limited 4 Dec 2002 Not sold
129 Lotus Elan S4 Fhc (1969) Barons 12 Nov 2002 Not sold
033 Lotus Elan S3 SE (1968) H&H Sales Limited 10 Apr 2002 Not sold
023 Lotus Elan +2 (1968) BCA 8 Apr 2002 - £5350.00
003 Lotus Elan S3 Fhc (1968) H&H Sales Limited 28 Nov 2001 - £2850.00
041 Lotus Elan S3 SE Drophead coupe (1967) H&H Sales Limited 25 Jul 2001 £9600.00 -
070 Lotus Elan +2 (1969) BCA 26 Mar 2001 - £2500.00
058 Lotus Elan 2+2 (1967) H&H Sales Limited 14 Feb 2001 Not sold
012 Lotus Elan +2 (1969) BCA 27 Nov 2000 Not sold
542 Lotus Elan +2 (1968) Bonhams & Brooks 16 Nov 2000 - £3105.00
014 Lotus Elan Turbo SE Sports (1968) H&H Sales Limited 16 Feb 2000 Not sold
025 Lotus Elan Dhc (1967) H&H Sales Limited 23 Sep 1998 £9100.00 -
018 Lotus Elan BRM (1969) Coys 3 Oct 1996 - £6900.00
010 Lotus Elan BRM (1969) Coys 13 Jun 1996 Not sold
568 Lotus Elan Turbo SE Sports (1969) Lambert & Foster 25 Apr 1996 Not sold
036 Lotus Elan 2+2 (1967) ADT 28 Nov 1994 £3850.00 -
036 Lotus Elan Turbo SE Sports (1968) H&H Sales Limited 17 Nov 1994 Not sold
032 Lotus Elan S3 Fhc (1967) H&H Sales Limited 28 Jul 1994 £4000.00 -
047 Lotus Elan Turbo SE Sports (1968) H&H Sales Limited 24 Feb 1994 £3750.00 -
095 Lotus Elan 2+2 (1967) ADT 21 Jun 1993 Not sold
Books
Magazine Articles
Title Pages Options
Article Buying Guide - 1967-74 - Lotus Elan Plus 2
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Publication Classic Cars June 2011
Buying Guide - 1967-74 - Lotus Elan Plus 2 - Designed as a family-friendly alternative to the Elan roadster, the Plus 2 is a stunning and usable classic - but prices look set to rise.
Article Buyer - Lotus Elan (1962-1973)
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Publication Practical Classics November 2005
Buyer - Fall in love with a Lotus Elan - Buy wisely and motoring nirvana will be yours.  Make a bad call and you could end up in a money pit.
Article A slice of success
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Publication Classic Cars August 2005

A slice of success - Few purpose-designed coupés look so good when turned into convertibles, but the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTC and Lotus Elan Plus 2 succeed where others fail.  Here’s how.

Article Buying Guide - 1963-1974 Lotus Elan
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Publication Classic Cars March 2005
Buying Guide - 1963-1974 Lotus Elan - It’s 41 years since Lotus introduced the legendary Elan and few cars have since matched its driving appeal.  Your quest for motoring nirvana starts here.
Article Me and My Classic - Lotus Elan Plus 2 Hillclimber
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Publication Classic Cars July 2004
Me and My Classic - Lotus Elan Plus 2 Hillclimber - An Elan Plus 2 is not the obvious choice for a lightweight Lotus hillclimber.  FInd out what makes Roy Fellows’ Car so special.
Article Homeward Bound
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Publication Practical Classics August 2003
Homeward Bound - Now our Spyder Zetec Elan Plus 2 restoration is finished, we thought it was time to sample one and show Lotus what we've been up to.  Danny Hopkins disturbs the peace on the scenic route to Hethel.
Article Classic Cars December 2001 pg 64
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Publication Classic Cars December 2001
Giant Lotus handling test. Lotus has always made an art form out of building fine-handling cars. We put the best to the ultimate track test.
Article Side by Side. Classics with modern engines
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Publication Practical Classics August 2001
Side by Side. Classics with modern engines. Heart Transplant. Does a modern engine improve a classic, or simply destroy its character? With a diverse selection, David Lillywhite finds out.  Lotus Elan Plus 2, Land Rover Series IIA, Escort MKI, MGA, Minor.
Article Buying Feature - Lotus Elan +2
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Publication Practical Classics September 1990
Buying Feature - Lotus Elan +2 - The lesser-known Elan can be a good buy if you're careful, as Phil Cooper explains.
Article Class of 62
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Publication Octane April 2012
Class of 62 - It's 50 years since the launch of the Selby Cobra, MGB, Lotus Elan and Ferrari 250GTO.  Happy birthday, legends all.
Article Buyer's Guide - Lotus Elan
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 15 February 2012
Buyer's Guide - Lotus Elan - The original '60s Elan still has the power to thrill, says JAMES TAYLOR.
Article Upgrade or die
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Publication Classics Monthly January 2009
Upgrade or die- Your classic, your rules - but how far from original would you stray?
Article Project Lotus Elan +2
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Publication Classics Monthly December 2006
Project Lotus Elan +2 - An everyday Elan - with a reliable Ford Zetec engine.  Jerry is building a dream.
Article Classic & Sports Car November 2003 pg 160
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Publication Classic & Sports Car November 2003
Our Classics - Journalists offer views and updates on their cars
Article Classic & Sports Car April 2003 pg 99
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Publication Classic & Sports Car April 2003
10 Great £10k Sports Cars. What we'd buy with the money - and what top motor people would take home as personal choices. Lotus Elan SE.
Article Classics October 2002 pg 30
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Publication Classics October 2002
Kings of the Twins. Alfa Romeo's 2000GTV and Lotus' Elan Sprint are powered by two of the all time great twin-cam engines. Peter Knivett compares them.
Article Torque and cheese
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Publication Classic & Sports Car June 2002
Torque and cheese - Lotus vs Lotus - Julian Balme tries the Lotus reposition, replacing the Elan + 2S witht the radical, F1-inspired Elite.
Article Classic & Sports Car November 2001 pg 114
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Publication Classic & Sports Car November 2001
Dash of Elan. Long heralded as the lightweight champion, will a tough field show the Lotus is donning the emperor's latest togs?
Article Classic & Sports Car June 2001 pg 122
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Publication Classic & Sports Car June 2001
Sports Car Bonanza - Coming classics head-to-head in essential group test: Barchetta, Elan, MGF, MX-5 and S2. We pick a sub-£10k winner.
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