Lotus Elan
07-08-08, 07:56 PM
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Lotus Elan
Looking for a little information about this Lotus Elan:
I can't seem to find any information about what year it was. What I'd really like to find out (getting to the point) is how much it might go for. I'd love to keep it as it is very light and I've heard that Lotus is a reputable company, but it's way too big for me.
It looks similar to the 1983 Lotus Unique seen here (except for the paint on the headtube and rear triangle):
https://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...nique.jpg.html
I can't seem to find any information about what year it was. What I'd really like to find out (getting to the point) is how much it might go for. I'd love to keep it as it is very light and I've heard that Lotus is a reputable company, but it's way too big for me.
It looks similar to the 1983 Lotus Unique seen here (except for the paint on the headtube and rear triangle):
https://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...nique.jpg.html
07-08-08, 09:51 PM
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Looking for a little information about this Lotus Elan:
I can't seem to find any information about what year it was. What I'd really like to find out (getting to the point) is how much it might go for. I'd love to keep it as it is very light and I've heard that Lotus is a reputable company, but it's way too big for me.
It looks similar to the 1983 Lotus Unique seen here (except for the paint on the headtube and rear triangle):
https://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...nique.jpg.html
I can't seem to find any information about what year it was. What I'd really like to find out (getting to the point) is how much it might go for. I'd love to keep it as it is very light and I've heard that Lotus is a reputable company, but it's way too big for me.
It looks similar to the 1983 Lotus Unique seen here (except for the paint on the headtube and rear triangle):
https://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...nique.jpg.html
Yes, I know, not helpful, and I'm showing my age.
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07-09-08, 11:57 PM
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By the cranks, chainguard, and eyelets on the dropouts, I believe this is a rather typical low- to mid-level sports tourer, from around 1980. It can be a nice ride with a decent fork and build-up.
