My old Lotus on BAT!

**steevee** · 02-03-2016, 10:20 PM

I sold my Elan S4 in 2009 when living in Vancouver. The buyer in Washington is now moving the car along. I did a full restoration on a new frame in 1990. Curious to see what it brings.
1969 Lotus Elan S4 Convertible | Bring a Trailer

**Dapper** · 02-03-2016, 10:24 PM

Lotus Elan was one of the top trumps when I was a kid.

But the Lamborghini Countach was the daddy

**tj916** · 02-03-2016, 10:45 PM

Very nice car.
An affordable classic.
Makes you wonder where Toyota got the inspiration for the MX5.

**Gerbil** · 03-03-2016, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by tj916

Makes you wonder where Toyota got the inspiration for the MX5.

I don't think they got the inspiration from anywhere as the MX5 is a Mazda model.

**Neverna** · 03-03-2016, 09:29 AM

It looks nice. I'd love to drive one.

**tj916** · 03-03-2016, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Gerbil

Originally Posted by tj916

Makes you wonder where Toyota got the inspiration for the MX5.

I don't think they got the inspiration from anywhere as the MX5 is a Mazda model.

Spot on Gerbil, got my MR2's and MX5's mixed up.

**Bettyboo** · 03-03-2016, 11:10 AM

Very nice indeedy. I had a Plus 2, in perfect condition before I wrote it orf...

**Neverna** · 06-05-2018, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by steevee

I sold my Elan S4 in 2009 when living in Vancouver. The buyer in Washington is now moving the car along. I did a full restoration on a new frame in 1990. Curious to see what it brings.
1969 Lotus Elan S4 Convertible | Bring a Trailer

It sold for $28,500.

**TizMe** · 06-05-2018, 06:24 AM

LOTUS is an acronym.

Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious.

**VocalNeal** · 06-05-2018, 05:07 PM

Here ya Go.

**Dillinger** · 06-05-2018, 05:49 PM

^^^ nice one Nev. A wealth of info in that link

28,500USD with no radio

or the plethora of kit that modern cars come with.... and some guy reckons thats supposed to be cheap for it.

Sod that, gimme Buriram Boy's Mazda with ABS, traction control and some thinning scissors any day

**AntRobertson** · 06-05-2018, 07:27 PM

Pansy hairdresser.

Not going to say how much I just paid for this, I’ll never hear the end of sudden expert opinions from my fan club, but driving it puts hair on your chest (cf. shaving it from your legs and armpits):

Candy-ass ABS and other driving aids not included. I want to slide around corners!

**Neverna** · 06-05-2018, 07:34 PM

What is it, Ant?

**AntRobertson** · 06-05-2018, 07:38 PM

Chrysler / Valiant VH Pacer mate.

**Looper** · 06-05-2018, 07:40 PM

Bringatrailer.com 55

I like this.

Ends in 1 day and 5 hours. Current bid $32,000

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...e-3-5-coupe-2/

**AntRobertson** · 06-05-2018, 07:43 PM

That is a thing of beauty!

**Looper** · 06-05-2018, 07:45 PM

Did you not get a little classic Merc a while back Ant?

How is she doing?

**AntRobertson** · 06-05-2018, 07:48 PM

Yup I’ve had a few, last was a 450SLC V8 but sold that a while back.

Big fan of old Mercs.

**Dragonfly** · 06-05-2018, 07:49 PM

crap car for Brit Chavs,

give me a DS anyday

**buriramboy** · 06-05-2018, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Dillinger

^^^ nice one Nev. A wealth of info in that link

28,500USD with no radio

or the plethora of kit that modern cars come with.... and some guy reckons thats supposed to be cheap for it.

Sod that, gimme Buriram Boy's Mazda with ABS, traction control and some thinning scissors any day

Only way to go....

**Looper** · 06-05-2018, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Dragonfly

give me a DS anyday

$10,000 seems pretty fair. 27 hours left. Get on it like a....

It doesn't have the faired in headlights. Is that because it is an old 1961 or because it is a merkin export?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-citroen-id19/

**Dragonfly** · 07-05-2018, 12:34 AM

Hollywood had one in their studios for the series Mission Impossible,

completely restored are quite expensive, being used now in fashion photo shoot and art movies

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