[{"id": 8204457, "authorName": "sir_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite Lotus.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1648300353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8204607, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 1111, "content": "$1,111 bid placed by GoSlowMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648302370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8204719, "authorName": "TVR5M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tvr5m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One word \"Beautiful\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1648303546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8204935, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HHG Can you provide starting and driving videos?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648305905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8205035, "authorName": "TR68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tr68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are the openings underneath the headlamps? Is this a series I detail?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648307095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8205042, "authorName": "TR68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tr68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that corrosion inside the left headlamp?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648307160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8205057, "authorName": "TR68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tr68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why does the right wiper blade hang so far off the windshield. Is it the wrong size?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648307365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8205066, "authorName": "TR68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tr68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone have experience with Bat shipping? Was it a good or poor one? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648307444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8205104, "authorName": "David993S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david993s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brings a smile to my face.\r\nGLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648307876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8205366, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Love these cars. \r\nBeautiful", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648310706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8205468, "authorName": "triplelace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triplelace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Elite. Would you please post photos of the missing parts including chrome grill surround, front and rear bumperettes, and the small missing lights which fit below the headlights. \r\nIf the chrome grill surround exists, does it properly fit the grill opening or has the grill opening been modified when the headlight openings were customized ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648311576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8205627, "authorName": "Ex550a135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ex550a135/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201c Delicate, incredibly lightweight, and fast.\u201d I can confirm all that, having owned a 1960 Elite in the \u201870s; a pothole in Pennsylvania severed a front shock. I was very impressed by the lack of wind noise at high speed. I think the engine was originally designed to power water pumps for firefighters! One of the most svelt aero designs ever!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1648313121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8205863, "authorName": "HRCVF750", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hrcvf750/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Before I'd bid I would want assurance from the seller that all the missing parts come with the car because sourcing replacements could be quite problematic.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648315385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8205931, "authorName": "ekmcmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by ekmcmullen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648316087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8208191, "authorName": "HHG (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hhg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Triplelace #1114 did not come with brightwork bumpers & grill surround when bought in 1984 and U left it that way", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648327474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8208215, "authorName": "HHG (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hhg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correction: I left it that way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648327560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8208241, "authorName": "HHG (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hhg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GoSlowMan checking to see if videos can be provided.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648327676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8208701, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 11111, "content": "$11,111 bid placed by GoSlowMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648329622, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8209385, "authorName": "68XR7GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68xr7gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Confused now. Did you buy the car in 1984 or 1968 as listed in description?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648333013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8209609, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HHG what date was the Texas title issued?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648336599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8210305, "authorName": "HRCVF750", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hrcvf750/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the seller who seems to be lagging in response to questions asked : The listing says you've owned it for 54 years yet you reference 1984 ... which one is it? if you're not responsive to viewer's questions I am concerned. If you've owned it for 54 years why didn't you try and purchase those missing parts during those 5 decades?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648349063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8210403, "authorName": "HRCVF750", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hrcvf750/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HHG (the seller) .. you might want to answer the questions you're being asked.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648351653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8210476, "authorName": "vanracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HRCVF750 jeez man there's 7 days left and 90K to go, no need to be so hasty", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1648353396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8210526, "authorName": "TheLotusGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thelotusguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TR68 Something has been changed around the front bumper and headlights", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648355375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8210719, "authorName": "Danl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a little TVR styling has been grafted onto the front. There must have been accident damage that was mended with the restoration work, as the bumper contours have been removed in addition to the headlight trim and marker light arrangement mods. I can't think of any other reason to make these modifications to such a beautiful original shape.\r\n\r\nI would imagine replacement grill and bumperette parts might be difficult to source on such a rare car.\r\n\r\nWhen did this car last run? Looks like the battery and air cleaners are not present.\r\n\r\nAre the original parts included in the sale? Are there any photos of the car prior to its respray? Photos of the body prior to the repairs? \r\n\r\nThis car has value, however there will be quite a bit of work and expense to return it to its former glory. Candor will help get the price to where it should be!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1648372666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8210867, "authorName": "Sjmayo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjmayo/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Sjmayo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648384277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8211693, "authorName": "Paco_Moore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paco_moore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Danl i am currently restoring a series I and it turns out you can get virtually everything including all body/chassis panel or a complete body unit. That includes bumpers. Costs are not even that bad. Several sources for the grill/ bumper set. The trick with these is that almost every part is actually also used on another higher production vehicle. There is a good support community. They are stunning cars!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1648395463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8212180, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Paco_Moore. Could you share some bumper And grill vendors so we can price parts before this auction ends? Much appreciated!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648400754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8212247, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "oops already answered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648401737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8212528, "authorName": "HHG (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hhg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trying to respond to accumulated questions w/ this message:\r\nTexas title issued 08.19/1968. 54=2022-1968. 1984 prior, my mistake.\r\nFront end is as bought. No information how it got that way.\r\nBumpers appeared to offer limited is any protection and I liked appearance without them, so did not search for replacements.\r\nCar started and ran to and from photo shoot. Am checking to see is video can be made.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1648403924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8212675, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 15555, "content": "$15,555 bid placed by GoSlowMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648404525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8212775, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HHG Can you elaborate on the body repairs that were done during your restoration? Do you have photos of the car prior to restoration? Is the paint 54 years old? Is the engine original? - count on me bidding more as I learn more of its history", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648404915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8214237, "authorName": "HHG (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hhg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last painted in period 2006-2011 while Andree Greeff of Andree's Restoration in Salt Lake City was restoring on \"as time available basis\". No record of body work during restoration. Car was dissembled and reassembled during that process. Was light grey/blue when I bought. Some sanding showed original color was probably red. After down-sizing and a move have not been able to locate pictures. Believe engine is original.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648411682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8214602, "authorName": "al5672", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/al5672/", "bidAmount": 15805, "content": "$15,805 bid placed by al5672", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648413034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8214948, "authorName": "KJLaBry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kjlabry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also worth mentioning is that the car has rear inboard brakes as is common of Lotus of the day and in this case they are also inboard disk brakes. This reduces unsprung weight considerably providing for better handling and more effective braking as long as the brakes are kept cool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648414439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8215791, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 16666, "content": "$16,666 bid placed by GoSlowMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648417832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8215894, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HHG can you verify the engine number? I believe it is stamped just above the engine mount ( mid engine) . Do you have receipts for the work that Andree did?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648418392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8216035, "authorName": "al5672", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/al5672/", "bidAmount": 16916, "content": "$16,916 bid placed by al5672", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648419724, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8216318, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see more than the current bid in parts. A real shame the little climax has been run without air cleaners. No way to know if or how much damage may have been have caused.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648424094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8216702, "authorName": "Kirk_Lockwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kirk_lockwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever wins the bid allow me to invite you to join our Facebook Group. We will all help with what we can to get her straightend out if you're not already a member. If you enjoy these fine cars and just want to learn more or understand them better, maybe even get your spirits up to realize there's much you can do on your own with a little help from your friends! Good luck to all bidders! https://www.facebook.com/groups/927417910611101/", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1648430192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8218416, "authorName": "ARUP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648481631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8218608, "authorName": "HHG (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hhg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GoSlowMan/My records show engine is stamped FWE400 15 7616. I have a statement from Andree dated March 18, 2008 detailing parts purchased, outside services purchased, and work done.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648483700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8218907, "authorName": "vanracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanracer/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by vanracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648486572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8219179, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 25555, "content": "$25,555 bid placed by GoSlowMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648489234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8224457, "authorName": "Mike_Ostrov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_ostrov/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The engine from Coventry Climax FWE 400-15-7616 is correct for this Elite. The two center digits, 15 in this case, denote a Stage 1 from Coventry with: single 1.50 inch HS4 SU, cast iron exhaust manifold, .310 lift three bearing camshaft, fibre timing gear, 75 BHP. About half the production were delivered in this manner. The gearbox was a MG Magnette. I flew down from the San Francisco Bay Area, as I have done for decades for other owners around the country, to help Henry. Sadly, the Elite was not derivable at that time. Pleased to try and answer any questions. Cheers. Mike, the Club Elite tech guy, secretary since 1980 or so and Elite World Registrar.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1648535481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8224593, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A rare Lotus with a long ownership. That is the ideal. This is in fine shape with few needs. None of which should dissuade bidders. Great vehicle", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648554348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8225392, "authorName": "TR68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tr68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish there was a driving video.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648566004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8225536, "authorName": "HHG (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hhg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I bought Elite it had a cast iron exhaust manifold and 2 SU's. About 30 years ago Bill Hutton of HME (a long time Elite parts supplier) assembled a group of orders to justify a production run of Burn's exhaust systems. They consisted of a 4 into 1 exhaust manifold, mufflers, and piping, all stainless steel. That is what is installed now. Cast iron manifold is gone.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1648567568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8229556, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HHG. Any update on starting/ driving videos? Listings without videos don\u2019t make reserve 47% of the time. ( he made that up)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648589127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8230855, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by cwood13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648596746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8232313, "authorName": "4429adamm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4429adamm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those asking regarding parts, these are detailed on mk14components.com (UK based global parts supplier for the Lotus Elite) and / or from Mike Ostrov (has posted on here) who is SF based. \r\nHope that helps", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1648643165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8233221, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @4429adamm This relieves concern over parts. Much appreciated", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648653055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8233374, "authorName": "Ramblero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramblero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question for you Lotus experts.....how hard would it be to convert RHD to LHD...or is it even possible?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648654434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8233634, "authorName": "HHG (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hhg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First method to get start/drive videos failed. Trying alternative. Will take a couple of days.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648657287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8234171, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Invoices from work in 2017 and 2021 have been added to the listing's photo gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648662628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8234280, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 30333, "content": "$30,333 bid placed by GoSlowMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648663291, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8234702, "authorName": "Mike_Ostrov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_ostrov/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, Ramberlo. Yes, one can convert a Type 14 in either direction. I have done such. I do have a Lotus Hobby shop in the San Francisco Bay Area (El Sobrante). Just a fun place for the Lotus guys to enjoy their cars and many times solve various Lotus issue and challenges. If you are serious about a conversion, please contact me directly. It is not complicated, but takes some space, composite experience and the various parts. Happy to walk you through the procedures. Off to the shop for our usual Weds. Lotus lunch group. Cheers. Mike.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1648664858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8241974, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by cwood13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648746072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8242273, "authorName": "anteater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anteater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice color. Reminds me of the Iso Grifo Matchbox.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648748717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8242643, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video showing a start up of the engine has been added to the listing's video gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648750322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8242827, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 35333, "content": "$35,333 bid placed by GoSlowMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648750946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8245555, "authorName": "BritishInvasion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britishinvasion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really like how light and slippery the Elites are. I just can\u2019t get past this exterior color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648762207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8245697, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by cwood13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648762667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8245987, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL at my self. I have been walking around with the computer holding it up to a real car. The headlights are frenched, the inbetween lights are oversize holes. The rest is sortof like a friend that showed up after a nip, tuck, and stretch. You recognize them immediately, and they look really nice. You know they are different but can't say exactly how. I like the green.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1648764043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8248237, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 36333, "content": "$36,333 bid placed by GoSlowMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648815564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8250696, "authorName": "Exige-S240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exige-s240/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RHD cars are fun. I would definitely NOT convert this car. I had a RHD Elan back in the day and it was very fun.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648836658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8251995, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648841541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8254967, "authorName": "OldFahrt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfahrt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I spent some time in a RHD Elan is England years ago and the problem was the car was on the wrong side of the drivers seat, not the seat on the wrong side of the car. I ran over a few curbs and my girl friend assigned me to the passenger seat. I hope you can get used to it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648853395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8254968, "authorName": "67S3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67s3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a lovely example. 54 year ownership is such a plus. Those who know these 50-60+ year old Elites and Elans know that is unreasonable to expect to find one original. They are easy and fun to modify/improve for reliability and/or performance. This one, with an electric fan and ss exhaust is all the better. GLWTA! May the winner drive it for many years to come.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648853401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8255523, "authorName": "ProfGriff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profgriff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a RHD 7. Once you get used to it, you'll think all proper sports cars are RHD, and you might be right. Personally, I just wish this one was within reach. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648860967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8256256, "authorName": "Paul_Blouin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_blouin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its just fun to say \"Coventry Climax\"\r\n\r\nI had a RHD Elan +2 for years. Passing trucks on a two lane highway is sketchy due to vision. Scoot to the right and look for an opportunity because if you can see around the truck on the left side you are on the wrong side of the road. A passenger helps a lot there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648876002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8256606, "authorName": "Perry333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perry333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I\u2019ve mentioned before, I\u2019ve ended up with a couple of these in the past. Such a beautiful car and such a joy to drive. They literally stink of English sports car happiness.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve always thought they are anomalies, in that the coachwork is so good looking, but it doesn\u2019t wear any color very well. Every Elite looks awkward in paint of any color in my opinion. Wondered if anyone else feels this way? GLWA: Keep it in the registry new buyer. It\u2019s one of the better registries for a car if this sort of production run.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648902748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8256725, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @perry333. Colors don\u2019t show off the real beauty of the design. I think black or white allow it\u2019s design to radiate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648904757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8256833, "authorName": "JB455", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jb455/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't think of any reason to convert this to LHD. Adjusting to a RHD car came to me a lot easier than I expected, I suspect most drivers would feel the same. The car is so darned small that you can really place it anywhere you want and have room to spare. Not to mention the \"cool factor\" of showing up in a RHD car-Always a conversation starter! \r\n\r\nRegarding Elite colors- I always think they look very natural in the light blue (Wedgewood?). At first glance I wasn't excited about the green on this car But after looking at all of the pictures a few times I've really started to like it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648905966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8257329, "authorName": "9240GTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/9240gts/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by 9240GTS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648911770, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8257415, "authorName": "mbell666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbell666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a rhd elan +2, as others have said it's not a big deal. The cars are small relative to the road sizes here. Overtaking just requires a little more care, be a little more selective where you overtake and keep more distance to the vehicle your going to overtake for better visiblity.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1648912604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8257524, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 40333, "content": "$40,333 bid placed by GoSlowMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648913667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8258269, "authorName": "johnireland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnireland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For me, the best Lotus ever made and the essence of everything that is Lotus.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648921310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8258437, "authorName": "pperros", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pperros/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Elite is black with a silver roof, RHD -- and 1:18 scale. Unless the bidding takes off soon, it will be hard to fight the temptation to try to get it a big (relatively speaking) brother.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648922518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8258738, "authorName": "Mog7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mog7/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by Mog7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648923555, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8258898, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Crickets", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648924195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8258901, "authorName": "Mog7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mog7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/2/22 for $42,000 to Mog7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648924202, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8258909, "authorName": "Abacot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abacot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice steal ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648924225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8258912, "authorName": "KennyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kennys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "damnit! I tried to place a bid of 42500 and it timed out on me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648924229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8258925, "authorName": "GoSlowMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goslowman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did clock reset to 2 minutes. Not on my screen", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648924299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8258930, "authorName": "KennyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kennys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was probably just one second. I thought I had it timed right.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648924321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8259022, "authorName": "KennyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kennys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HHG if the buyer doesn't follow through, please contact me - I am so disappointed. I wasn't trying to wait until the last possible second but for some reason the bid didn't register until right after it closed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648924844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8259032, "authorName": "feynmanfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/feynmanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. The new owner likely knows about the available resources, this one is just wonderful.https://groups.io/g/LotusEliteType14", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648924883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8259073, "authorName": "pperros", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pperros/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huge (again, relatively speaking) score here! Congrats.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648925082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8259143, "authorName": "Fourducs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fourducs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the buyer stole it. Wish I had not been caught up in such a busy day or probably would have bid myself. Never thought it would go so cheap. Congrats to the buyer. BTW, I agree with the comment that these cars wear light blue very well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648925398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8262434, "authorName": "JB455", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jb455/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just checking back on this- Damn, it sold cheap! Congrats to the buyer!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648947995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8262515, "authorName": "mbell666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbell666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah that is crazy low price. If I thought it would have sold for that price, rather than not hit reserve. I would have payed more attention and maybe got in trouble with the wife.\r\n\r\nEspicially as it turns out I have seen this car in the flesh before!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648949294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8263079, "authorName": "slimm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slimm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why are there always some folks who like to try to make the seller feel bad about losing money due to what the \"potential\" buyers should have, could have, would have done if it weren't for real life happening.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1648961034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8267956, "authorName": "phil_ethier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phil_ethier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think I would restore the headlight configuration. This is one of the rare custom jobs that does not look ugly or stupid. I would never DO this, but I don't think I would reverse it.\r\n\r\nI had a Europa S2 that had had someone saw out the \"warts\" (turn-signal pods). Rather than restore them to stock, I completed the finishing of the removal.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1649020608, "type": "comment"}]