Lotus Elan 1970 S4

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , The Lotus Elan Series 3 was produced during the late 1960s and early 1970s and is widely regarded as one of the most engaging lightweight British sports cars of its era, combining advanced chassis design with compact dimensions and agile handling This 1970 example is finished in red with a black interior and has been stored for many years, presenting today as a genuine barn find that will require full recommissioning and restoration Like other Elan S3 models, it would have been powered by Lotus twin cam four cylinder engine driving the rear wheels through a manual gearbox, a combination well known for delivering lively performance and excellent balance Having been off the road since the late 1990s, the car will now require complete restoration, offering the next owner the opportunity to return it to the road or rebuild to their own preferred specification Little is known of the earlier history, however the car was purchased by its late owner in November 1998 having had seven previous keepers and is now being offered for sale from a deceased estate Believed to have been placed into garage storage shortly after its purchase in 1998 and unused since, this Lotus represents an appealing restoration project and is offered without reserve for its next chapterNew images to follow.