[{"id": 12459615, "authorName": "Whoafiveoh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whoafiveoh/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Whoafiveoh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694783816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12459627, "authorName": "greystone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greystone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a road car, not a road car, not a road car, not a road car, not a road car, not a road car. \r\n\r\nNo you can't register it, enjoy it on a track.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1694783980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12459638, "authorName": "SkyHazeGreen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyhazegreen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694784097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12459687, "authorName": "secret_squirrel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secret_squirrel/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by secret_squirrel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694784610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12459705, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So very very cool! \r\nAll it needs is a Honda K20 swap.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694784852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12459718, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greystone except maybe Florida\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694784962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12459840, "authorName": "lvlmDist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvlmdist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have one and it is probably the most fun nimble car that exists.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1694786041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12459929, "authorName": "Just_Ed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_ed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694786861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12460025, "authorName": "Crit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When an Ariel Atom mates with an Elise this is what the offspring looks like :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694787706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12460440, "authorName": "StressCraxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stresscraxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If one reads the original design brief, this is the Elise that meets the original intent of the designers. These cars are absolutely brilliant.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1694791071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12460868, "authorName": "Carrera4.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera4.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! I never realized Lotus made the Elise in a men's edition ;-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694794801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12461353, "authorName": "kenbg60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenbg60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW.. so much incorrect info - 1. 5 were registered in the US-- one went up in flames in NY 2. 220 LHD were produced 120RHD - + 1 in clear(like glass) that was a prototype but roadregisered in the UK.. all left with 177bhp 190 as in the Elise 190Sport coudl be ordered as extras after registration.. the exhaust is not the highly sought \"Blue flame Titanium\" but another aftermarket one - the fenders looks liek the std ones(cant see the Carbon fibres clearly on the pics).. airbox looks like a ReVerie one but as not clear with the brandin it can be one of the copycats - goives a great sound and a bit bhp - seatbelts are of course no longer the originals(being H-belts they had a run-out-date) - front looks to be the original .. a beautiful example and fantastic fun to drive and run..I have been working for a period at ReVerie (owner Simon Farren was employed within the 340r programme at Lotus) were we built the only hardtop for the 340r - a fantastic experience and also bought and sold more than 20 of these since 2004 - Good luck with the auction it shoudl reach HIGH..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694797814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12461388, "authorName": "kenbg60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenbg60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "oops forgot.. it is NOT the Elise platform - but when damaged the Elise platform was usually used for rebuild due to the fact Lotus could no longer supply these.. (it is mainly in the sides where the 340r are higher than the Elise (below the \"sidewindows with Toiletlook glass made in plastic :-p )", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694797919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12461623, "authorName": "Sirlotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirlotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is no mention in the description that this car cannot be registered for road use. Suprised BaT would not mandate this!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694798713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12461884, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sirlotus, 100% agree. These are not legal here, and the description showing it comes with a Bill of Sale (and not a title) should show everyone who thinks they can just title it for the road, that they can't. Heck, the rule is, once you bring a car over that isn't on the Show & Display list, and isn't 25 years old, it's for \"off road use\" only and that is a one-and-done process. You can't bring in a track car for several years prior then when it hits 25 years switch it over to a road car. The rules and laws don't allow that. Though someone is gonna probably think they can get this past their state DMV. Yeah, good luck with that. \r\n\r\nOn a lighter note, these to me are the ultimate Lotus. Only gotta wait about 15 months before they can legally come over for street use. Can't wait to see what this does. \r\n\r\nGLWTS.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1694799829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12462369, "authorName": "krazykevin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krazykevin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am almost certain that it is not supposed to be lifted the way it is shown in the pictures. Just FYI to previous owner and next, this is how you drop backwards off the lift. I know it happened to multiple elise and I doubt this has more weight in the front than an elise.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694801688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12462481, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It may have lifting pucks under the undertray. Position does not look too wrong to me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694802071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12462996, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sirlotus \"There is no mention in the description that this car cannot be registered for road use. Suprised BaT would not mandate this!\"\r\n\r\nBaT has neither the ability nor the authority to 'mandate' in this respect.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694803887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12463611, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian_M No they don't, but BaT should put a disclaimer to \"inquiry with your state DMV\" if one thinks they can get this to be road legal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694806069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12464285, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "05FordGT at what point to people take responsibility for THEIR decisions?\r\n\r\nI have exported/imported quite a few cars, not all being 'road legal' and I made sure that when importing I was aware of the vehicle 'status'.\r\n\r\nWhen exporting, the responsibility to ensure that the vehicle was 'fit for purpose' rested with the buyer.\r\n\r\nI always suggested that, if the buyer was unsure of how the authorities would view the car, that they use a broker/contact their DMV.\r\n\r\n\r\nOr maybe people just need to use common sense when an obviously NON road legal car is on offer... or, as @greystone said \r\n\"Not a road car, not a road car, not a road car, not a road car, not a road car, not a road car.\r\n\r\nNo you can\u2019t register it, enjoy it on a track.\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1694808508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12464402, "authorName": "R56JCW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r56jcw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Center locking alloy wheels? I own number 6 of the 8 cars imported for track use and my wheels have 4 lugs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694808992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12464415, "authorName": "lvlmDist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvlmdist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@r56jcw no take the center cap cover off and the lugs are hidden under", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694809067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12464535, "authorName": "Just_Ed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_ed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian_M I read the @Sirlotus comment as BaT mandating to their writers/editors that the copy they provide for a listing note this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694809576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12464753, "authorName": "lvlmDist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvlmdist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kenbg60 I\u2019d love a hardtop for mine, do you still make them or have access to an old unsold one? So cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694810291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12464760, "authorName": "Just_Ed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_ed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would look great with the gray/silver painted a color that really pops like Chili Red (as an owner of a Chili Red Exige S).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694810382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12465193, "authorName": "Sirlotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirlotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on, really, it should be noted that a vehicle is not legal for road use. Someone who is attracted to the car may just assume that it is like any other car and end up with an un-streetable vehicle.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694812065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12465208, "authorName": "greystone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greystone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nembuloagent Those are definitely not the right points for lifting the car off the ground, OK for one side at a time. There are two more sets of lift points rearward of the one being used, the undertrays need to be removed to access them. The rear set being used in the picture (point A) is the center weight point of the car, so it wouldn't take much (remove a front wheel, pull on a spanner...) to have this car fall off the lift, Qball style.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694812109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12465420, "authorName": "Just_Ed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_ed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT I agree with @Sirlotus. At least the fact that a car may not be eligible for road use should be stated in the write up as well as in the summary information in the box on the upper right. It doesn't have to be specific, it could be something like \"Has a VIN that is required to register for road use\" and \"Does not possess a VIN that would be required to register for road use in most jurisdictions (may also be exempt from such requirements)\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694813060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12466193, "authorName": "Sirlotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirlotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not giving up on this, it goes to the confidence and integrity of BaT.\r\nThis car is not described in an ethical manner.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694822191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12466479, "authorName": "Just_Ed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_ed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greystone #lazylifting. I need to trademark that if it is not already taken.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694826100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12467072, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought I would shed some light as to what has been done to the 340R during current ownership and outline the spare parts that convey;\n An additional front wheel and tire was sourced to have a \u201cspare\u201d that would fit front or rear in the event of a flat at the track we could get it back to garage.\nSo one set of original aluminum wheels on car.\nOne set of original Magnesium wheels in boxes.\nAnd as mentioned one spare original front wheel with tire to be used as spare.\nThe Radiator is an upgrade recommended from track experience from those in the know. It is Alloy single pass.\nThe original radiator is still good and in a box.\nNew t-stat and silicone hoses just for reliability. All the originals are in box. Also have new maintenance type stuff, water pump, wheel bearings etc..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694838526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12468173, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing has been amended to clarify that, like most cars in the \"Race Car\" category, it does not have a title as it is intended for track use only. The car is being sold on a bill of sale.\r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1694875877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12468488, "authorName": "Cobraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 340R is not street legal. That said, the federal requirements apply to vehicles that are less than 25 years in age from date of manufacture. After 25 years the federal rules do not apply. In essence it would be up to your state DMV regarding use on road. Obviously, some states look at registration differently than other states. At the worst, you would end up having a fun vehicle to use on track.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694879170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12471022, "authorName": "R56JCW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r56jcw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lvlmDist I know. Doesn't make them center-locking wheels as listed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694891627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12471776, "authorName": "GlenK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could one not license it as a home built like a Caterham?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694895002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12472385, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GlenK No.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694897943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12472401, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Just_Ed regardless of how we interpret the text Bat provides, at some point we, as individuals, have to take it upon ourselves to determine the legality of cars like this and investigate with the DMV or similar.\r\n\r\nI very quickly did so - but I just used common sense.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694898223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12481250, "authorName": "Moboost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moboost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bubala Could you please provide more information about why the wheel bearings had to be replaced at only 684 miles?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695036657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12481999, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Moboost good catch, checked with our mechanic and they were not changed, maybe spare wheel bearings was how that ended up in the description. Thx", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1695047966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12482409, "authorName": "Moboost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moboost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bubala Thanks for the clarification; I thought that was a little strange. I love your 340R. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695051398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12483618, "authorName": "Just_Ed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_ed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be a great candidate for an Aerocar 2000 conversion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695058467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12504073, "authorName": "mcaden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcaden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw one of these at a car show once and it was plated and driven to the event by the owner. I asked the owner how he had gotten his local DMV to register the car and he was VERY coy. Note - I was genuinely curious and not trying to police him. He practically ran away and I never did get an answer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695237912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12509796, "authorName": "ImaDot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imadot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bubala Does the exhaust use a catalytic converter? As mentioned below, it is aftermarket and a cat would not be required for a track car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695307147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12513299, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ImaDot I can only report on what we see. There is no converter on the car, it looks as though there is a place where one could be added.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695323884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12513440, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With 1 day left, let me know if there are only questions. The care this has been given, the low miles and the upgrades and spare parts make this the one to own if inclined. I can say hands down this is a hoot to drive, we drive it on our road loop that we use to exercise cars. This gets offers to be driven on a regular basis....all smiles. It's just that fun. Never had an issue on the street probably because there is such a vibrant collector car community all around us. We also drive it responsibly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695324314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12513706, "authorName": "GrodCharles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grodcharles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "R56JCW I was a previous owner of #6 of 8. Great car to drive on Arizona roads. Never did get to the track with it. I didn't care it was a track only car. Live a little!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695325042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12513752, "authorName": "GrodCharles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grodcharles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sirlotus is a cry baby. Lighten up a little buddy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695325168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12514373, "authorName": "GrodCharles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grodcharles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "do you have the original \"Certificate of Origin For a Vehicle\"? It should look like any typical title document. It will Be from Lotus Cars USA, Inc. It will have in bold letters on the front \"This vehicle is for track use only, not for highway use\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695327249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12514500, "authorName": "R56JCW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r56jcw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GrodCharles I've put hundreds of miles on the car. It is a total hoot! Any chance you have the original \u201cCertificate of Origin For a Vehicle\u201d? All I received was a bill of sale. Cheers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695327741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12514566, "authorName": "GrodCharles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grodcharles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can the car be inspected in person prior to auction? What is the discoloration on the dash in Pic 60,61,64,66,68,69?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695327982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12514639, "authorName": "GrodCharles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grodcharles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "R56JCW I sold this car thru the Russo Steel auction in Scottsdale in 2002 or 2003. I made sure they had that document, a car cover and a service parts manual. Not sure if you bought it then, I do know it was included in the items I gave to the auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695328341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12515846, "authorName": "Mike_boz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_boz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a highly spec'd road legal version of this car that I purchased from the UK 8 years ago.Most of the 340 cars built were destined for road use around the world. The 7 (or 8) US cars were not homologated and were imported as track (race) cars. As a huge enthusiast and car collector, I can verify that the 340R is one of the most exciting cars you will ever drive. Most are now in collections as prices have been climbing and will continue to climb in my opinion, as so few exist. Parts are available and other than the belt service, they are easy cars to own and maintain. good luck to all...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695333326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12516623, "authorName": "gusbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gusbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cobraman\r\n>>federal requirements apply to vehicles that are less than 25 years in age from date of manufacture. After 25 years the federal rules do not apply. <<\r\n\r\nNot to be pedantic, but this is not true. This vehicle was imported by Lotus Cars USA, with specific paperwork that it will never be street legal. Ever. \r\n\r\nIt may be that you could bring in a 340R from Europe and it be street legal , but this one is contractually required to be a track only car. \r\nI own a car imported on the 25 year rule but if that car had been imported as a track car, it would never be road legal\r\n\r\nI feel BAT has a duty to be very , very clear, and they are not\r\nIT would avoid the near constant conversations about registering for the street", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1695341454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12516944, "authorName": "Cobraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gusbat Clarity is good. Rather than disagree with you, under the specifics as you outlined, registration for road use would be problematic. My point was that the federal law, at the 25 year mark, isn\u2019t applicable from an enforcement standpoint. Which is why I mentioned that the state would be the entity of determination at that point in time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695345523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12517499, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GrodCharles hit the contact seller button , happy to arrange a viewing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695355153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12517543, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@R56JCW", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695356373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12517581, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GrodCharles the last photo in the listing #122 shows what you are referring to.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695357443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12518111, "authorName": "TCSirrah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcsirrah/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by TCSirrah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695386454, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12518393, "authorName": "kevv87", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevv87/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is some bad information on this site regarding street legality of racecars. For all you wondering if you can get this car street legal the answer is absolutely YES YOU CAN. You can get it titled, insured, and on the road and it takes all of about 45 seconds on google to learn how.\r\n\r\n\"Making a race car street legal involves adding turn signals, headlights, and other necessary accoutrements required by local authorities and inspection stations. IndyCars are on a different level of difficulty as they are open wheel, single-seat, and have an unobtainable engine that's actually a piece of the chassis itself. Gary Cheney, a serial car builder from New Hampshire, knew better than most how hard it would be to make an IndyCar tolerable for the street.2 There are various ideas available for old race cars made street legal or purpose-built street cars that look like race cars.1 However, it is important to note that once the engine is turning and the turbos are spooling, all the calculations and theories go out the window\"\r\n\r\nI am currently adding the final DOT requirements to my Ariel Atom SRA, and then will begin the paperwork process through Dirtlegal.com to get my SRA Atom titled, and then insured. \r\n\r\nYes its a process, Yes it varies state to state, and YES there are \"loopholes\" in the laws to help you get your car on the road even if your state doesn't allow it (Texas, California, Illinois, New York). \r\n\r\nHere is an article were an adventurous young lad took a retired Indycar and made it street legal. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a29390473/street-legal-indycar/\r\n\r\nAnother resource for your morning reading:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.dirtlegal.com/blog/how-to-title-register-and-drive-your-race-car-on-the-street\r\n\r\nPlease note, I am in no way affiliated with either of linked sites, just a middle aged man making his racecar street legal.\r\n\r\nGLWS!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1695390108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12519929, "authorName": "secret_squirrel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secret_squirrel/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by secret_squirrel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695402035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12520129, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://jalopnik.com/the-lotus-340r-is-still-one-of-the-most-extreme-cars-pu-1823308270\r\n\r\nhttps://supercarnostalgia.com/blog/lotus-340r", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695402950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12520381, "authorName": "lvlmDist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvlmdist/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by lvlmDist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695403760, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12521370, "authorName": "secret_squirrel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secret_squirrel/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by secret_squirrel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695407347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12521548, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kevv87, thank you for weighing in. About making it legal, I was under the assertion that if a non-25 year old car, and NOT in the S&D list, was to be brought in solely as an \"off road\" i.e. track vehicle. And that once that is done, one cannot switch the importation status from an off-road vehicle to a now street legal vehicle once the car hits 25 years old. I always read it was a one and done process and that's why so many cars that aren't legal yet aren't here (i.e TVR Tuscan or Sagaris, etc). Any help clarifying this would be appreciated. \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695408026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12521591, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have included a photo of the spare parts consolidated for planning purposes whether the car is picked up locally or transported. Completely understand if the original tires are of no value to the new owner. The rest of the items have definite monetary value. Our shop foreman spent much time in the research and procurement of these items. He enlisted the help of someone in the UK to source the unobtainium Magnesium wheels. Value of the extras is over $7000. The wheels are a big time find.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695408109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12522222, "authorName": "gusbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gusbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kevv87\r\nThat article says precisely nothing about making a race car street legal\r\nMaking kit cars has nothing to do with making a car imported with the explicit proviso that it is not road legal, road legal\r\nHanging a plate on something does not make it road legal. Getting a registation through a state that doesn't care does not make it road legal. \r\nLots of people do it, it is not legal, and the seller here is pretty clear about it, but the site should be better about it because auctions can bring in buyers who don't always do all their research\r\n\r\nWe are not speaking of the likelihood of having a problem, which is probably low, but the actual legality if something goes wrong", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695410535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12522362, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel like putting in a bid just to end all the back-and-forth.\r\n\r\nThen I can import the car into Canada (tomorrow) and sell it back to the US with a registration in 2025.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695411141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12522380, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It makes me wonder if some comment are made to dissuade potential buyers from bidding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695411211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12522795, "authorName": "GrodCharles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grodcharles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone articulating negativity about making this car street legal is just a big fun sucker of the highest order.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695412920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12522829, "authorName": "GrodCharles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grodcharles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have Lotus Elise Sport 190 since 2000 when it had 59 km on the clock. Same import status. I drive it anyway.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695413089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12522918, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grodcharles Nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695413482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12522955, "authorName": "kevv87", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevv87/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@05FordGT I don't know all the laws regarding importing off road vehicles. Only stating that making a racecar street legal is in fact possible. Thus leaving the research of specific situations up to you the reader. Based on the emails I've exchanged with the fine folks over at dirtlegal I'm inclined to believe a vehicle such as this is little more than a paper work exercise, and the Montana LLC method is probably how I'd approach it since Montana seems willing to register anything under the sun, tax free might I add.\r\n\r\n@gusbat if you read my post looking for detailed instructions then I guess I failed you. I was only offering the knowledge that it is indeed possible to get racecars road legal, since I read so many posts on here about how it's impossible to make a \"off road\" car street legal.\r\n\r\nWhich is why I linked an article demonstrating one of the most extreme examples imaginable, an indycar being made road legal.\r\n\r\nIf you'd like detailed instructions, use the power of the internet, contact your state DMV, and do you own research on the subject. I'm merely pointing out that if it has wheels, you can in fact get it road/street legal.\r\n\r\nIf you'd like to discuss the headaches associated with each state's various DOT laws, well this is hardly the place to do so. If you're worried about the thin blue line pulling you over and harassing you, well don't buy anything that looks like a racecar.\r\n\r\nMaybe this specific car presents some unique challenges, but based on the pictures presented it appears this car has all the DOT things required minus proper paper work and possibly emissions equip (depending on state) to be a road legal car. And as any American who's dealt with state/federal bureaucracy will tell you, getting paperwork through the system is nothing more than patients and money.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695413623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12522964, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The body was removed to properly inspect and swap out improved parts; at that time we applied PPF ( paint protection film ie. clear bra) to much of the exterior surface. All done by hand as no template exists, by one of, if not the top shop in the SW. It wasn't cheap but it is undetectable and provides peace of mind.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695413666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523031, "authorName": "TCSirrah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcsirrah/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by TCSirrah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695413942, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523033, "authorName": "twinsemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twinsemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is so cool. I'm surprised to see an Elise with an engine other than the 2ZZ from Toyota. Did Lotus or Rover do a better job of oil control in the pan than Toyota did? (Ask me how much it cost me after my first vigorous autoX)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695413948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523080, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just love the fact that this weights 1550 lbs. has to be a completely different driving experience than anything else!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1695414157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523243, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CJWRacing that cannot be overstated! Every time anybody takes this car out they are in a better place when they return- mentally :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695414864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523254, "authorName": "flopshotgolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flopshotgolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@twinsemi the Elise originally came with the Rover engine. It only switched to Toyota in order to meet U.S. emissions standards. One of the main reasons the U.S. never got the Elise S1.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695414891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523261, "authorName": "lvlmDist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvlmdist/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by lvlmDist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695414931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523264, "authorName": "friss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friss/", "bidAmount": 57500, "content": "$57,500 bid placed by friss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695414945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523282, "authorName": "Jhurlow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhurlow/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by Jhurlow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523286, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A whole bunch of us on LotusTalk are rooting for you @friss!! \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695415082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523292, "authorName": "lvlmDist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvlmdist/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by lvlmDist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523296, "authorName": "secret_squirrel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secret_squirrel/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by secret_squirrel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523297, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bids are getting interesting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523299, "authorName": "Jhurlow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhurlow/", "bidAmount": 61500, "content": "$61,500 bid placed by Jhurlow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523305, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695415136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523307, "authorName": "lvlmDist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvlmdist/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by lvlmDist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523310, "authorName": "secret_squirrel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secret_squirrel/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by secret_squirrel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415158, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523322, "authorName": "friss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ha I wish I could win this. Always wanted the one at wirewheel. Probably soon be window shopping it again", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695415199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523326, "authorName": "cetro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cetro/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by cetro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415214, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523328, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds like a bluff @friss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523341, "authorName": "secret_squirrel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secret_squirrel/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by secret_squirrel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415284, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523348, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @friss. Saw your history - you look like a Lotus nut like me!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695415325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523350, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congratulations in advance to the new owner.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1695415335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523355, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does that reply mean it's hit the reserve?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695415359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523359, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "good luck with the finish @Bubala", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523360, "authorName": "lvlmDist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvlmdist/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "$66,500 bid placed by lvlmDist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523361, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It has been lifted", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1695415381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523370, "authorName": "friss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah I have 2 Evoras in my garage already. One day I'll add one of these.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695415418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523392, "authorName": "Rbeus1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbeus1/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by Rbeus1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523399, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Friss, I should get an Evora S delivered in a few weeks to keep my other 4 Lotus company.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695415499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523384, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nembuloagent @friss is a legendary forum member on LotusTalk. \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4d\ud83e\udd18\ud83e\udd18", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695415505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523415, "authorName": "cetro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cetro/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "$68,000 bid placed by cetro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523417, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@05FordGT Interesting to know! I do not use LotusTalk much at all. Will have to log in", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523424, "authorName": "TedHSJr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedhsjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bubala What tracks did you run it on?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523426, "authorName": "Best_Of_Show", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/best_of_show/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scott Painter had one of these for years... They are very cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523429, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nembuloagent, definitely come join us. It's a great group of people. Lots of great info and helpful peeps. I don't own one yet, but my wife has an Evora GT. I hope to soon! \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4d You'll fit right in with your garage \ud83e\udd18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523439, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "only once-Apex", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1695415634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523440, "authorName": "flopshotgolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flopshotgolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope new owner brings this to LOG.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695415639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523442, "authorName": "secret_squirrel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secret_squirrel/", "bidAmount": 69000, "content": "$69,000 bid placed by secret_squirrel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523453, "authorName": "GIANINI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gianini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the winner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523460, "authorName": "GIANINI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gianini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "670 watchers for a car with no doors :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695415726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523454, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The winner DEFINITELY has to do a success story for the site. \ud83d\ude4f", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695415727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523470, "authorName": "Rbeus1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbeus1/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by Rbeus1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523487, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695415783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523489, "authorName": "GIANINI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gianini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C'mon Squirrel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523491, "authorName": "wirewheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wirewheel/", "bidAmount": 70500, "content": "$70,500 bid placed by wirewheel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12523494, "authorName": "GRKTRD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grktrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is cool hope it stays local", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523512, "authorName": "flopshotgolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flopshotgolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "oh forget it now. Race car collector is bidding. :-D", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695415851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523518, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice bid Hayes!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523534, "authorName": "GIANINI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gianini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "all said", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523539, "authorName": "wirewheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wirewheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/22/23 for $70,500 to wirewheel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415919, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12523542, "authorName": "GIANINI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gianini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yeah! WIREWHEEL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523546, "authorName": "RobertBasil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbasil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bubala I want to buy your bus! :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523552, "authorName": "TCSirrah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcsirrah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "74k all in. Well done everyone.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523551, "authorName": "05FordGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05fordgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never doubt Hayes and @Wirewheel!! \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523565, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to the wonderful BAT community.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1695415976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523570, "authorName": "GIANINI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gianini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know my wife wouldn't like it.....so for that reason, it is a great buy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695415982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523573, "authorName": "wirewheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wirewheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We sold this 340R for much less than this about 10 years ago!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1695415994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523577, "authorName": "daericks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daericks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring that thing out to Podium Club before it leaves the state!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695416006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523582, "authorName": "nembuloagent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nembuloagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wirewheel Nice buy Hayes. I did not buy the Lotus 15 replica I drove at your place a few years back - but I did get my S1 Exige.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695416026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523605, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And we have much more than this invested with parts, improvements and getting it back in the U.S.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1695416079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12523619, "authorName": "Bubala (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And we have much more than this with parts, improvements and bringing it back to the U.S.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695416120, "type": "comment"}]