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Title: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: dakazman on Tuesday,January 07, 2025, 03:00:11 PM
  I can't remember where I posted a Lotus that was offered to me from a family members neighbor. The heirs were going to take control of the sale, but..., now, I got a call that I should make an offer or look at it. I plan to do that in the next couple of days.
I'll post pictures of course.
  I really can't handle another car. :FUNNY:
  Dakazman
 
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: Dan C 2624R on Tuesday,January 07, 2025, 04:54:27 PM
Dave,
I think I see some 4-Post lifts in your future.  How about one of those Double-Wide versions.

Maybe you can get the expanding Loti stable to suitable "next" owners.
Save what you can.

Dan in NJ
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: dakazman on Tuesday,January 07, 2025, 06:41:49 PM
  I’m thinking of💁🙅🏼. Enough said .🤣
 
   BUT,
  If it’s an Elan , all bets off.
Dakazman
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: Bud on Wednesday,January 08, 2025, 06:58:27 AM
Well lets hope for the best outcome for you
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: dakazman on Wednesday,January 08, 2025, 05:55:33 PM
  Heard today that it is a 1971 Europa.
  Basket case .
  Going possibly going to see it tomorrow, I’ll post pics asap .
Dakazman
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: Bud on Thursday,January 09, 2025, 06:53:24 AM
what a shame it isn't an Elan but it was only a wish
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: dakazman on Saturday,January 11, 2025, 05:25:48 PM
  A real barn find, in this case a man cave.  A hidden treasure absent from our S2 registry, an early type 65 S/N 652618  built in 11/69. Non federal ( no side lights front and rear)
  Here is my first glimpse …
Then not driven since 1981
  Battery still in place with no keys in view. 4 flat tires. No accident damage or low curbs just some small cracks in front he rear screen area. Bumpers and rear luggage bin included.
 Ashtray … included 😃
.  Let me know your thoughts or bids.
Dakazman
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: BERNIEHUMBER on Sunday,January 12, 2025, 06:05:59 AM
HI:
Like a bad marriage..walk away!
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: BDA on Sunday,January 12, 2025, 09:25:30 AM
Focus, D'man!! I would suggest you have enough on your plate already!
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: GavinT on Sunday,January 12, 2025, 11:07:06 AM
Focus, D'man!! I would suggest you have enough on your plate already!

That'll be enough of that defeatist talk, thank you very much.  :FUNNY:

EDIT: It has an ashtray.....  8)
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: BDA on Sunday,January 12, 2025, 11:17:22 AM
EDIT: It has an ashtray.....  8)

Well, I guess that basket case is not worthless!  ;D

Those ashtrays are so valuable that I think I saw where somebody was producing reproductions!
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: Richard48Y on Sunday,January 12, 2025, 12:17:38 PM
Repro ashtray is real, and expensive.

I guess it is a good thing that car is too far away to be practical for me.
It seems in many ways to be a better beginning than the one I have spent $OMG! on.
In reality it seems frame-up is the only way to go on these cars, so that does not look so bad.
An undamaged body-shell seems to be very rare.
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: dakazman on Sunday,January 12, 2025, 04:54:04 PM
 Richard, 
  I agree, it is a good candidate to bring back to life. It is all original and no real damage. I know I have a lot of projects on my plate but I think this could be a good candidate to rebuild.
      I’ll take pictures of the frame, if anyone wants I’ll inflate the tires and Jack it up. I’ll help in anyway that I can.

  Dakazman
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: Bud on Monday,January 13, 2025, 07:19:27 AM
You will need a lot of love and tender care to get this rare find back to normal...best of luck
Title: Re: Lotus something coming up for sale
Post by: dakazman on Monday,January 13, 2025, 02:52:42 PM
   Bud,
    I'm just trying to get it to a new home. I've been told about its existence for years. Placing a value on an item is not in my wheelhouse,many of you have followed my build for years , this would be the same but with many unknowns.

 Dakazman