1972 Lotus Elan

1972 Lotus Elan Sprint manual finished in striking red over white with 43912 miles and just three previous owners this exceptional example of the iconic Sprint left the Lotus factory in April 1971 originally painted in classic green over white and was first registered on 09 05 1972 it still retains its original Sprint specification 1558 cc twin cam engine with Weber carburettors a key point of authenticity for discerning enthusiasts the Elan Sprint represents the ultimate evolution of the original Elan combining lightweight construction superb balance and vivid performance that defined Lotus in period this car benefits from a body off restoration prior to the current long term ownership and was repainted in the red over white colour scheme it presents today the current owner acquired the car from the Sandown Collectors Car Auction on 30 09 93 for 10k with the original bill of sale retained within the history file and has cared for the car meticulously for over three decades during this time an exceptional and fully catalogued history file has been maintained containing every invoice from the last 30 years with work entrusted only to leading marque specialists including Paul Matty Sportscars Steve Williams and Tony Thompson Racing considerable recent expenditure includes a complete cylinder head refresh by HT Howard and the car has also been sympathetically upgraded with Spax adjustable dampers CV jointed driveshafts and inertia reel seat belts improving usability while respecting originality it has been fully serviced and prepared for sale by Hofmanns and will be supplied with a fresh MOT ready to be enjoyed through the summer season a rare opportunity to acquire a carefully curated Elan Sprint with outstanding provenance originality and ownership history.