This 1975 Lotus Elite is one of 2,535 produced between 1974 and 1982 and is finished in white over a two-tone tan interior. Power comes from a 912HC 2.2-liter DOHC inline-four backed by a five-speed manual transmission. The car was acquired by the seller in November 2020 from the reported original owner in Illinois. Features include a front-hinged and vented hood, an AM/FM/Cassette stereo, power windows, pop-up headlights, dual exhaust outlets, and 14″ alloy wheels.
This 1975 Lotus Elite is one of 2,535 produced between 1974 and 1982 and is finished in white over a two-tone tan interior. Power comes from a 912HC 2.2-liter DOHC inline-four backed by a five-speed manual transmission. The car was acquired by the seller in November 2020 from the reported original owner in Illinois. Features include a front-hinged and vented hood, an AM/FM/Cassette stereo, power windows, pop-up headlights, dual exhaust outlets, and 14″ alloy wheels.
This example is finished in white with matching bumpers and features a front-hinged and vented hood, dual exhaust outlets, pop-up headlights, and a single windshield wiper. The Elite features a fiberglass body over a steel backbone chassis.
Factory 14″ alloy wheels are wrapped in 205/60 Forceum Hena tires, which were reportedly installed in preparation for sale. The Type 75 Elite was equipped with front disc and rear drum brakes as well as four-wheel independent suspension.
The cabin features seats upholstered in beige cloth with tan vinyl trim joined by brown carpets and matching door panels. Woodgrain trim adorns the dashboard, center console, and door panels, and additional equipment includes a wooden shift knob, an analog clock, an AM/FM/Cassette stereo, and power windows.
The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 7,000-rpm redline, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, voltage, and oil pressure. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 39k miles.
The Type 912HC 2.2-liter DOHC inline-four sends power to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The engine was reportedly sourced from a later-model Lotus Excel, and the removed Type 907 engine is included in the sale. The oil was changed in preparation for sale.