Lotus Elan Sprint (1969)

Highlights and general information

A 1969 Lotus Elan Sprint is for sale in red and white "Gold Leaf" paintwork with a beige leather interior.

Highlights

• Appraisal with grade 2
• Special paintwork: Lotus "Gold Leaf" sponsor design
• The car was driven by former Formula 1 racing driver Romain Grosjean during a parade at the Spa-Francorchamps race track (photos and signature available)
• Owned by the current owner since 1993
• Big valve cylinder head – 126 hp
• Galvanized chassis
• Stainless steel exhaust system
• New tires, new starter
• Complete history available

General information about the vehicle:

• Year of manufacture: 1969
• First registration: Great Britain, 1969
• Location: 4950 Weismes, Belgium
• Number of previous owners: unknown (owned by the seller since 1993)
• Accident-free
• Registered
• No German TÜV, as registered in Belgium
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Lotus Elan Sprint was the most powerful version of the classic Elan – an icon of British lightweight construction. With a weight of less than 700 kilograms, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a sporty chassis, the Elan Sprint was considered the benchmark for agile sports cars in the 1960s. The version offered here impresses with technical updates, sponsor livery in the style of the Lotus racing cars of the time, and decades of enthusiasm on the part of the seller.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Red and white (Lotus Gold Leaf design)
• Interior: beige leather, well maintained
• Repaint: partial – according to owner

Engine and transmission:

• 1.6-litre four-cylinder, big valve cylinder head
• Dellorto twin carburettors
• Power: 126 hp (93 kW)
• Manual transmission
• Last service: June 2023

Mileage:

• 67,951 mi (read)
• Mileage verifiable: Partially

Documentation

• Appraisal report with grade 2
• Invoices and service records available
• History fully documented
• Service history available, but not complete
• Photos and signature of Romain Grosjean, who drove the Lotus in a parade at Spa-Francorchamps

Tires, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: new
• Body: good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition with no rust, galvanized chassis

Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects:

• No defects are known.

Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Summary

A rare 1969 Lotus Elan Sprint with sponsor livery in the style of the "Gold Leaf" race cars is for sale. With a big valve cylinder head, stainless steel exhaust, galvanized chassis, and many technical improvements, this vehicle is in very well-maintained condition. The Lotus has been owned by the seller for 32 years, who has always taken good care of it. A highlight is the outing on the Spa-Francorchamps race track, where the famous racing driver Romain Grosjean took part with this car. This is an exciting opportunity for lovers of classic lightweight sports cars with a documented history and a special appearance.