This 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2S #50/2105 is a left hand drive model purchased by the seller as a street car in 2003. He subsequently stripped and rebuilt it as a vintage C Production race car. Built to a high mechanical and cosmetic standard, the car has a built 1600 Lotus Twin Cam with JE pistons, 45mm Weber DCOE carburetors, and more detailed below. It’s all good for a dyno-tested 162 HP at the rear wheels. A Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing log book is included. The car hasn’t been raced in a few years but should be track ready with standard race prep and renewed seat belts.

The bodywork is in very good condition, with only minor stone chips from racing duty. The color was changed from the original silver-grey to red with silver accents with the color change extending to the engine bay and door jambs.

Here is the car in its original condition. It retains its original bumpers, which are in very nice shape with good chrome.

The interior has a full cage, fabricated with swing out side bars for easier entry and exit. A Kirkey road race seat is installed on the driver’s side with a stock Elan seat in place for the passenger.

The original dash remains in place with original Smiths gauges augmented by aftermarket oil and water temperature gauges. Simpson racing belts are installed but have expired and will need to be replaced for competition.

The 1600CC Lotus Twin Cam was rebuilt in 2005/2006. The dyno sheet is in the gallery below and shows a healthy 162 rear wheel HP. The car was built with top grade mechanical components including the following:

13.5:1 compression JE pistons

H-beam rods

45mm Weber DCOE carburetors

MSD ignition

Dry-sump system with Tilton pump and Peterson oil tank

Cosworth BD flywheel with 7.25″ Quarter Master clutch

Fuel safe fuel cell

Aeroquip lines throughout

A new Quaife limited slip differential is not currently installed but is included in the sale.

The undercarriage was restored when the car was converted for vintage racing and remains in very good condition.

Here is the car in action on the Grand Prix of Denver street course. The sale includes a clear Colorado title, which is helpful if the next owner chooses to make the car road legal again. This Lotus is a great combination of looks and performance, with components selected to make it competitive in the right hands.

The seller has uploaded a video of the car that can be viewed below.