I've posted this under Lotus but thought you should know...

[KingRichard]

Madly, deeply, unconditionally fallen in love with a 1970 Elan +2S.

It needs paint but has an immaculate chassis and engine. I always thought an elan was unrealistic but it's only £6k!

It needs some tidying but is a really honest looking car. I haven't been this excited by a car in years... and I buy enough of the buggers

Just thought I'd share really Owner is off to Goodwood this weekend so I'm going to get it off for a paint quote early next week and then hopefully sign a chequearoo

What colour shall I go for? Black vinyl interior and black dash... I was thinking gunmetal grey, but it's bright red at the moment. Hmmm

[shirt]

good choice KR. zetec'd elan is leading the pack for my consideration too.

i would go for old english white with black interior and alloys - either OEM or minilites.



is this gunmetal? would look good too imo:



be sure to post before & after pics

Edited by shirt on Friday 19th September 21:47

[Gnostic Ascent]

Good Man! Nice choice of motor. Personally I like the Elan in light colours.

[RicksAlfas]

Yellow.

[rallycross]

I've seen that white one in Wilsons Lotus showroom in Essex, beautifull car.

What about original 70's version they did, metallic blue with silver roof?

[Bacchus]

My choice would be JPS livery! Or that Bahama yellow! But above all please keep it original!!



paint codes can be found here: http://www.lotus-europa.com/colors.html

[L100NYY]

Nb The white one above is not the one from Wilsons btw, I too thought it was at first glance but our one was in fact white with black leather

Gunmetal(ish)


I personally would go for a 'period' colour, just not sure which!

JPS esque






eta http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/631521.htm

Edited by L100NYY on Thursday 25th September 09:00

[KingRichard]

Yeah that ad is the one I originally went to see. Not convinced about the dealers credibility though

Love the JPS Scheme