FS: 1967 Lotus Elan S3 (sold) - SoCal Sportscar

Mo Pho · 07-02-2008, 11:09 PM

• Chassis 45/6112
• Colin Chapman philosophy of adding lightness by removing door frames and glass, convertible top ( I have the removed parts ), car weighs 1440lbs
• 3 year full ground up restoration completed in 2002.
• Original chassis
• Fresh Engine rebuild by AVO West: big valves, Dave Bean 114 cams, port and polish, balanced crank and rods, .030 pistons baffled oil sump, cartridge water pump conversion, new oil pump
• dyno’d at171hp @6k rpm 150 ft-lbs torque @ 6k rpm.
• Aluminum radiator moved into nose of car
• Weber 45 DCOE
• Petronix ignition
• Lucas sport coil
• Alternator conversion
• Headers, straight exhaust with Supertrapp muffler
• Lightened flywheel and ACT clutch, 4-speed transmission, custom shift lever
• Gear reduction starter motor
• CV joint replacement half shafts
• Stiffer springs on narrow spring perches with adjustable ride height, stiffer front sway bar
• AVO adjustable dampers
• New steering rack, tie rods and bushing
• New wheel bearings
• Panasport rims with new 165/65/13 Bridgestone tires
• 4 wheel disc brakes with EBC Green stuff pads
• Roll bar with new six point Simpson harness belts
• Momo Prototipo steering wheel
• Custom dash with additional gauges

Very quick, handles great and is a ton of fun to drive
Asking $30,000
Contact Morgan 310 650 3144 or morgan(at)morgansegal(dot)com

older pic of interior, car now has red Simpson 6 point harness

Stacked · 07-10-2008, 11:02 AM

Morgan's car is gorgeous. I had the pleasure to ride in it down stunt road and it is very quick and handles amazing. If the timing were better I would purchase it in a heartbeat. These cars will continue to appreciate and Morgan's Elan is a stunning and immaculate example. To any prospective buyer's cars like his do not come available for sale often. Take heed to my advice and come check it out immediately before it is too late.

Buck · 07-10-2008, 11:28 AM

good luck with the sell!

HeyChris · 08-09-2009, 08:32 PM

Free Bump!

Mo Pho · 01-28-2010, 01:54 AM

The Monster · 01-28-2010, 08:46 AM

HeyChris · 01-29-2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo Pho

Sold

1:54am posting? Your turn to change/feed/play with Kai?

Mo Pho · 01-30-2010, 01:28 AM

No, I was working. I also tend to stay up late

07-02-2008, 11:09 PM	#1
Mo Pho Goofin' with the Bees Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: A dumpy little building in beautiful downtown Culver City *Drives...* To Work: Subaru WRX Wagon The Canyons: Caterham 7 Superlight R Posts: 1,016	FS: 1967 Lotus Elan S3 (sold) • Chassis 45/6112 • Colin Chapman philosophy of adding lightness by removing door frames and glass, convertible top ( I have the removed parts ), car weighs 1440lbs • 3 year full ground up restoration completed in 2002. • Original chassis • Fresh Engine rebuild by AVO West: big valves, Dave Bean 114 cams, port and polish, balanced crank and rods, .030 pistons baffled oil sump, cartridge water pump conversion, new oil pump • dyno’d at171hp @6k rpm 150 ft-lbs torque @ 6k rpm. • Aluminum radiator moved into nose of car • Weber 45 DCOE • Petronix ignition • Lucas sport coil • Alternator conversion • Headers, straight exhaust with Supertrapp muffler • Lightened flywheel and ACT clutch, 4-speed transmission, custom shift lever • Gear reduction starter motor • CV joint replacement half shafts • Stiffer springs on narrow spring perches with adjustable ride height, stiffer front sway bar • AVO adjustable dampers • New steering rack, tie rods and bushing • New wheel bearings • Panasport rims with new 165/65/13 Bridgestone tires • 4 wheel disc brakes with EBC Green stuff pads • Roll bar with new six point Simpson harness belts • Momo Prototipo steering wheel • Custom dash with additional gauges Very quick, handles great and is a ton of fun to drive Asking $30,000 Contact Morgan 310 650 3144 or morgan(at)morgansegal(dot)com older pic of interior, car now has red Simpson 6 point harness Last edited by Mo Pho; 01-28-2010 at 01:56 AM.

07-10-2008, 11:28 AM	#3
Buck Mmmm... boost.... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Culver City *Drives...* To Work: 2006 Rubicon The Canyons: twin-screwed mustang Posts: 410	good luck with the sell! __________________ Daniel Buck - Photographer and 3d artist photography: 404Photography.net - BuckshotsBlog.com 3d work: DanielBuck.net

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07-10-2008, 11:02 AM	#2
Stacked 4 Speed Join Date: Jul 2008 *Drives...* To Work: Nissan GT-R Posts: 12	Morgan's car is gorgeous. I had the pleasure to ride in it down stunt road and it is very quick and handles amazing. If the timing were better I would purchase it in a heartbeat. These cars will continue to appreciate and Morgan's Elan is a stunning and immaculate example. To any prospective buyer's cars like his do not come available for sale often. Take heed to my advice and come check it out immediately before it is too late.

08-09-2009, 08:32 PM	#4
HeyChris 11.5:CR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tustin *Drives...* To Work: 2001 Subaru Impresa RS - Naturally Aspirated FUN Posts: 60	Free Bump!

01-28-2010, 01:54 AM	#5
Mo Pho Goofin' with the Bees Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: A dumpy little building in beautiful downtown Culver City *Drives...* To Work: Subaru WRX Wagon The Canyons: Caterham 7 Superlight R Posts: 1,016	Sold

01-28-2010, 08:46 AM	#6
The Monster warlord Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA *Drives...* To Work: Swobo Dixon The Canyons: 2009 Subaru Forester X In Pieces: 1988 BMW 535is Posts: 404

01-30-2010, 01:28 AM	#8
Mo Pho Goofin' with the Bees Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: A dumpy little building in beautiful downtown Culver City *Drives...* To Work: Subaru WRX Wagon The Canyons: Caterham 7 Superlight R Posts: 1,016	No, I was working. I also tend to stay up late