1971 Lotus Elan +2S Coupe

This 1971 Lotus Elan +2S was refurbished in yellow over black circa 2010, and it was modified around that time with a Spydercars spaceframe chassis along with a Painless Wiring harness, rear CV axle conversion, aftermarket tubular exhaust header, adjustable coilovers, 14″ Minilite knock-off wheels, a Wilwood brake master cylinder, third brake light, LED pop-up headlights, and a replacement wood-accented dashboard. The car was sold on BaT in December 2023 , and stainless-steel exhaust components are said to have been installed before the seller’s October 2025 acquisition. Subsequent work has involved rebuilding the rear brake calipers, refurbishing the seatbelts and handbrake mechanism, installing electronic ignition, heavy-duty differential output shafts, and a Kienzle dashboard clock as well as a replacement water pump, ambient temperature gauge, fuel regulator, and fuel filter. This Type 50 Elan is powered by a 1.6-liter twin-cam inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and further equipped with twin Zenith-Stromberg carburetors. It is now offered with a workshop manual, an owner’s manual, a parts catalogue, service records, a set of uninstalled Mikuni carburetors, spare parts, tools, and a clean California title in the seller’s name. The Elan +2 debuted in 1967 and featured a 12″ longer wheelbase than the standard Elan, which made room for two rear seats. This example’s body was refurbished in yellow with a white over-the-top stripe c. 2010, and was affixed to a Spydercars spaceframe chassis at that time. Exterior details include fog lights, twin fender-mounted mirrors, rectangular taillights, and twin exhaust outlets. A LED pop-up headlight conversion and third brake light were added under previous ownership. Close-up photos of paint chips and the exterior condition are viewable in the gallery below.