Hello everyone, I’ve just joined and want to introduce myself as instructed. I’m looking to finally realise a life-long ambition and own an elan before it’s too late. I’ve raced a bit and owned some nice cars but never a Lotus. I’ve loved them from a distance since watching my uncle build a 7 in the early 60’s.
At the moment I’m planning to do my homework and learn as much as I can which is why I’ve signed up.
I’m a retired anaesthetist. I thought that I’d done with classic cars a few years ago and got hooked on cycling. However, I’ve got the bug again.
Thanks for having me. Sorry if I’ve not got the hang of forums yet.
Jerry, East Sussex
Welcome Jerry
Classic cars much better than cycling!
Richard
Hello and welcome.
I know what you mean about the itch, so yes you should scratch it! The Elan in all its forms are are great choice.
Do your homework and buy carefully. Having said that I rarely do. Its all part of the journey and fun.
Berni
Welcome!
Welcome Jerry!
Hello Jerry
Welcome to the forum
Is it an Elan you want or does that include the Plus 2 as well.
Clive
Hello Clive,
At the moment it’s a +2 that I’m looking at as a joint project with my brother
The best looking, best handling of the two…
John 
"The best looking, best handling of the two…
John "
Well that is if you like old mens cars!! D
…are there any young men on this forum??
John 
Jerry
The Plus 2 is a wonderful car (and that’s from a Sprint owner).
You say you want a project. Does that mean a restoration project.
Plus 2’s do not command the same money as the two seaters so if you are restoring one you have tighter budgets if you don’t want to over spend.
Clive
"…are there any young men on this forum??
John "
Probably not many, but lots of old ones who refuse to grow up…!D