Lotus Factory Data now in the Elan Registry

Elan Discussions
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I’ve been carrying around a spreadsheet that someone created from the archives at Lotus(1). I’ve finally added the data to the Lotus Elan Registry. It’s searchable and I’ve linked the data back to a car if some of the information matches. The data covers types 26, 36, and 45. It’s sparse in some locations but I thought you’d find it interesting none the less.

If you know where the data came from let me know! If you have more data like this floating around I can add it to what is displayed.

(1) - I’ve unfortunately lost where it came from so the provenance isn’t perfect.

To search the data, select Factory Data at the top of the registry

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If a car has information it will display on the car details page, like this 1972 Type 45

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Jim,

You mention that the example is type 45 Sprint yet the tables say it is a type 36??? LOL

Great to have more information. Thanks Jim.

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Someone reads the fine print! It was manufactured as a FHC, type 36, and a previous owner converted it to a DHC. Does that make it a type 45 or is it still a 36?

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Well done Jim
A few of us may be surprised with what we find!

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The Registry should reflect how the car left the factory, so, type 36. If I were in the market for a dhc, I
should be able to get factory information (as much as can be :slight_smile:, from the Registry and make an
informed decision on the purchase.

Excellent work, thanks!

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Brilliant, well done. What should I do to have my car added?
Best
Stephen

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Register and add your car to the database.

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Has the Registry changed? No longer recognizes my name and password. John

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I have the same issue. I tried to reset my password, but do not get a password reset email. Spam folder checked.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Dan

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It’s not changed in a number of years so your account should be OK. For some reason AOL and and Yahoo bounce messages on occasion. PM me and I’ll get you setup.

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PM me your full name and email address and I’ll reset your password.

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And I figured out where I got the data. It came from an upload to the now defunct website web.archive.org/web/200804030646 … GLOTUS.htm. Unfortunately the docs are no longer available.

See this past thread - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=22234

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The webhost for the Lotus Elan Registry is having a problem sending email to yahoo and aol accounts. If you’ve created an account or requested a password reset in the past few days and have a yahoo or aol account the mail bounced. I have a workaround in place and, fingers crossed, things should work again. Apologies for any inconvenience.

elanregistry.org

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The yellow car is mine; I usually think of it as a Type 36/45. :smiling_imp:

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I’ll make you a “special” type option.

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