1979 Lotus Elite Type 75

VIN: 79041484A

$7,855

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Chichester, UK

  • Event date

    Jul 2, 2010

  • Lot

    319

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    79041484A

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Interior Color

    Beige leather

  • Exterior Color

    Martini Green, Gold coachlines

  • Generation

    1974-1982 Lotus Elite

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. A factory experimental car probably equipped origilly with an experimental 2.2 litre Talbot Sunbeam Lotus engine but later re converted to standard 2 litre Series 1 engine. Reputedly owned by Colin Chapman. Stored many years, engine just re assembled. Tired but sound, with some non stardard features that are consistent with factory use. Documented with Lotus correspondence and Certificate of Vehicle Provence.

Market commentary

The buyers were less impressed by the provence than they were disappointed by the condition.

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