[{"id": 8980283, "authorName": "knich-fl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knich-fl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own one very much like this one and it is a great car. Handles and rides better then about anything and has a great look", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1657221930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8980424, "authorName": "baloo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baloo/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by baloo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657222428, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8980484, "authorName": "Jacdoyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacdoyle/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Jacdoyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657222679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8980553, "authorName": "Mountainunicycle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainunicycle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drove one of these once. It was even lighter and more nimble feeling than I had imagined. The difference between this and a period 911 felt similar to the difference between an Elise and a 993.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657222915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8980792, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to not like the look of the Plus 2, but then I saw one in 2-tone, with a silver roof, and it hit me how much it reminded me of the Elite, which is beautiful. So in an instant I changed my mind, and really like these now. I like the metallic blue, GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657223866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8981528, "authorName": "mhemsley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhemsley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 1968, I traveled from Germany to England to pick up my new Europa at the factory. I had wanted an Elan, but my unit was being moved from Germany to Kansas, and I could not get delivery on an Elan in time, so the Europa was my second choice. My wife and I were staying in a B&B in Norwich, so a fellow from the factory came to pick us up - he was in an Elan +2, which I did not know existed. When I saw it, I wished I had bought a +2 instead of a Europa. I still think it's the best looking Lotus ever. I've now had three - the Europa, an 11 LM that I raced in 1970-71, and the Elan M100 that I have now. Wonder if he'll consider a partial trade...hmmm.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1657226836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8982592, "authorName": "bigboysurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigboysurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color, and love these +2s......just don't see them often enough.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657230919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8982613, "authorName": "Sirlotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirlotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two major concerns;\r\na) Integrity of the chassis that is prone to rust through.\r\nb) Most Lotus twin cams needed a rebuild after 40k miles, any input?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657230992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8982680, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have always thought the +2 has some Italian influences in the body design, notably front engine Lamborghinis and Ferraris. Either way, a great looking car that is somewhat \"practical.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657231183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8982787, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The frame on this car has no rust. I believe prior owner rebuilt the engine in 2004, and i have put minimal miles since and the car has been garaged.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657231854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8983567, "authorName": "mbell666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbell666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a very nice driver example. Buy it, drive it, enjoy it. Maybe fit some upper front shock mount bushing in the near future (see photo 57).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657241771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8983981, "authorName": "Petrolholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petrolholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone once told me that the price of these cars when sold new was more expensive than a new Porsche 911 at the time ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657247455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8984027, "authorName": "bi-polar_with_cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bi-polar_with_cars/", "bidAmount": 6789, "content": "$6,789 bid placed by bi-polar_with_cars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657248364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8984776, "authorName": "m0nitor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m0nitor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bi-polar_with_cars , Excellent on line handle. Could refer to a lot of us. Good luck. MacM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657283494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8984867, "authorName": "Elan2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elan2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This appears to be a very early example of a +2 for the North American market. The certificate of provenance shows its a non USA export (Canada) car and has the very early toggle switches, single circuit master cylinder and the intermediate intake manifold without the stupid crossover heat exchanger boss (these intakes are rare and highly sought after for Stromberg heads) With the apparent low miles since the engine rebuild and the high oil pressure seen on the gauge, this car can be driven without worries with the drivetrain. \r\n\r\nI would drive this as is as much as possible and enjoy it while addressing the few needs that it has as old Elans like so many vintage cars do not age well when not driven regularly.\r\n\r\nGLWA, I will be watching closely.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1657285216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8984970, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For added safety, note pic #48 where you can see the cap on the brake fluid reservoir which is a Jaguar cap with cork float and wired to the handbrake amber warning light. I added this to detect low brake fluid as a warning in case of hydraulic failure in the single circuit braking system. Never had a brake failure, but safety first!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657286977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8993591, "authorName": "Fourducs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fourducs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty car. Love this color on the Plus 2s. I also have a 1969 Elan Plus 2 which was imported to Canada (serial #2305). The build date was 11-20-69. Obvious differences are I have Webers, no head rests on the seats, no voltage gauge or clock, and center wheel nuts vs. knock offs. The Canadian importer/dealer also installed a vinyl top on my Carnival Red car which does nothing for the appearance. Your car is much prettier. Watching closely. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657378273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8995086, "authorName": "JTMcKee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtmckee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Plus 2. It is a shame glacier blue was offered for such a short time. For all the +2 experts out there, the approximate build date and chassis number place this well after the introduction of the +2S; however, as @Elan2 and the certificate note, this appears to be the original +2 design. Did Lotus continue to build the original +2 in parallel with the +2S during 1969?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657387873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8995881, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting question re Plus 2S and Plus 2 production run. I don't know the answer, and can only rely on the Lotus Certificate of Provenance. Lotus record keeping back then wasn't very precise. You'll note on my Certificate they didnt even record the original color! Probably the guy with that job just returned to work from lunch at the pub!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657390219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999127, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Horrible pictures. Not a single wide angle profile shot. This car\u2018s profile is why it\u2019s famous. Also, as a +2 you want potential buyers to be able to compare this and the two seat version, which is impossible when you don\u2019t post good pictures.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657407657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999337, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry you don't like the pix. ...people who are interested in Lotus, know the car's profile very well, but point taken, so here's a better angle.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1657410909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9000653, "authorName": "BR549x", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/br549x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The +2S was introduced in October 1968, the \"standard\" +2 was not discontinued until December of 1969, so yes, there was some overlap. Canadian cars often had vinyl roof added, which I think most agree did nothing for the appearance.\r\nLove the opening to the ad.......\"offered with a trickle charge and fire extinguisher\"! I see absolutely no reflection in the car or presentation to those comments, Chapman, rest his soul, would have been amused no doubt. Nice car. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657458313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9000777, "authorName": "JTMcKee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtmckee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the clarification @BR549x. I had also thought the bonnet bulge and Strombergs did not arrive until the +2S, but in doing some reading, it sounds like the transition was gradual and a bit unpredictable. Of course, in this case, these might be from a later car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657460339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9004060, "authorName": "DamnCoogan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damncoogan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nygroup (The Seller), may we have a cold start video and driving video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657482770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9004146, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately, the car is in Florida and I'm in NY for summer. Sorry.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657483347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9004228, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correction on the Starter. It's a Tilton, not Denso. Also installed is an electronic voltage stabilizer (12v to 10v for instruments) and electronic module to cure the common tach bounce of the original vdi Smiths tach).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657483741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9004244, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "....also installed new power window motors", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657483810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9005336, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".....also....heavy duty Lotus Sprint half shafts and replacement donuts installed to the rear differential and hubs.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657492113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9007626, "authorName": "Elan2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elan2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JTMcKee Lotus introduced the bonnet bulge with the addition of the Stromberg head for Federal and ROW cars. \r\n\r\nLotus also wanted to use up/complete all possible non S body shells before Jan 1st 1970 when that went to the new VIN numbering system. So there were a number of non S Federal cars made the last few months of 1969 even while they were building Federal \"S\" cars. I believe that I have the last non S +2 made 50/2520", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657554780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9007817, "authorName": "gusbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gusbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RE: iterations of Plus 2\r\nThere is the original body with the transverse exhaust\r\nThere is the later 'Federal' body which has nothing to do with S or non S\r\nThere is the Federal car [also nothing to do with S or non S] headrests, strombergs, dual braking, rocker switches, Nader nuts. \r\nThere is the S which I believe are all Federal body, and should have rocker switches\r\nThe Federal S which has dual braking headrests strombergs, Nader nuts\r\n\r\nLast non S Plus 2 was supposedly 12/69 S and non S were made concurrently\r\nOnly odd things on this car is most toggle switch cars have Webers and no headrests, so probably shipping what they had. \r\n\r\nWhen you look at the production numbers for all Plus 2, I think a lot of chassis plates were printed in 12/69 but perhaps not so many cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657556776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9007848, "authorName": "gusbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gusbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a great color....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657557190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9008003, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, Lotus Glacier Blue. Saw a Plus 2 resto on a car TV show and they did in this color. Beautiful, so got body shop to do my car, which was BRG with grey rocker panels. See pic of \"before\" paint and car at shop gettingpreppedfor new glacier blue paint.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657558569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9011568, "authorName": "TheQuest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thequest/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by TheQuest", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657574313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9012526, "authorName": "wmfollett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmfollett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Elan+2. Unfortunately, no driving video, no bids... Sorry.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657586033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9013717, "authorName": "JTMcKee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtmckee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @Elan2 and @gusbat for the detailed discussion of the model/configuration timing. Lotus\u2019 production \u201cstrategies\u201d are always fascinating!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657625917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9014457, "authorName": "RoddyMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roddymac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can answer a few questions on this particular car... The original seats didn't come with it when it was purchased in 1995, someone had fitted MGB seats and the rears were missing. A pair of federal seats were sourced from Kampena, and were fitted to the car. The rear seats came from a local Lotus repair shop. The car is a bit odd as it's a non-federal car in North America, but there seems to be a number of \"odd\" cars that came through Vancouver. Of all the cars I sold, I really should have kept this one. I'll be very interested to see what it sells for", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1657636514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9014644, "authorName": "RoddyMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roddymac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A couple other things that have come to mind, when the motor was rebuilt it was discovered the car had the D spec cams (or Sprint cams) and high compression making it, from what I recall, a Super SE motor. The Miles Wilkins Twin Cam book show this being correct for what the car is. \r\n\r\nAs for mileage, I believe the mileage is accurate. When the car was purchased in 1995 it had been off the road for quite some time, and we discovered why when we pulled it apart. One of the rear wheel bearings had worn a groove in the stub axle. The axle was replaced with a new item from Dave Bean, but it certainly took some effort to remove the hub from the old axle. \r\n\r\nSomewhere I have a photo album of the car when it was in pieces, I'll see if I can find it and send some scanned pics to the eventual new owner.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1657638362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9014831, "authorName": "sspbcski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sspbcski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always have liked the Elan +2. I am 6' 4\", long in the legs. Can anyone tell me if I could fit in one and drive it? I recently sat in a Evora and was surprised at how much leg room it had. However, getting in and out required some body contortions! Love the color, GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657640022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9015070, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Petroholic the Plus 2 was below $6K and the 911E was about $1K more in 1969 - based on MSRP at that time.\r\n\r\nMy favorite 'Elan' of that era, had a couple of 'em after my '66 S2 convertible and converted one of the Plus 2s to a convertible a la Christopher Neil which made it feel much more like a big Elan...which it was of course.\r\n\r\nJust look at the Plus 2 as a GT version of the Elan and you will be good to go, not as fast and nippy as the Elan but you can cruise at high speed for hours in these cars and feel comfortable doing so.\r\n\r\nIf I hadn't just bought my latest (and last, I swear it!) project - a '54 Sunbeam Talbot 90 convertible I would be all over this...yes, I like convertibles! \r\n\r\nBut this one isn't a convertible, you say? It soon would be, in my hands.\ud83d\ude00", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657642120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9015262, "authorName": "mbell666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbell666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sspbcski You'll fit no issues. I am 6'2\" (34 inseam) and fit fine, I've had my brother 6'8\" (36+ inseam) in the drivers seat as well, with comments that it was best fitting car he'd been in.\r\n\r\nBrian_M comment about them being a GT version of the Elan are spot on. One of the most practical Lotus you can buy, even have a good size usable trunk/boot.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657643759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9015607, "authorName": "gusbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gusbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ">>One of the rear wheel bearings had worn a groove in the stub axle. <<\r\n\r\nHah,that happen to me\r\nI had already replaced the wheel bearings and some 12 years later one started to growl a bit. I threw a new set of bearings in the trunk and drove 2000 mile round trip Atlanta with no problems. Found a neatly worn/beaten/compressed stub axle on taking it apart when I got home", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657645637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9020750, "authorName": "7thPlanet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/7thplanet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the first time I've seen a plus 2! I think it looks better stretched.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657669484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9022446, "authorName": "knich-fl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knich-fl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a cold start and driving video would help to get a better idea of the current operating condition", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657717729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9022754, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@knich-fl. Sorry, can't provide video. Car is in Florida and I am in NY for summer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657721478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9024049, "authorName": "gusbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gusbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Petrolholic \r\n>>Someone once told me that the price of these cars when sold new was more expensive than a new Porsche 911 at the time \u2026<<\r\n\r\nRemember that a 1969 911 was not a particularly fast car. Wasn't until the later 70's that they started to muscle up. \r\nBoth had kind of 8 second-ish 0-60 times", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657731902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9024062, "authorName": "Nashsnazzy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nashsnazzy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you guarantee the car to be running without major mechanical issue , since there is no video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657731984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9024674, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can assert that the car starts quickly when cold, runs and drives well and the pix accurately portray the car's general condition. It's not a perfect trailer queen, it's a beautiful example of a well maintained classic driver.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657734646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9027637, "authorName": "glemon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars have really grown on me over the years. Used to think it was the regular Elan's awkward big brother, but last year saw a dark blue one at Road America and I have to say the car looked really really good. The growth of everything else has made the Elan's big brother look very sporty and tidy in comparison.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657748200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9028174, "authorName": "MitchB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Headlights pop up and all electrics work? Suitable for a 1000k mile drive home?\nHow do you plan to conduct the sale if you are in NY and the car is in FL..?\nI am interested, so more detail is appreciated.\nLovely 2S\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657751025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9028405, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everything works, headlights pop up and stay up. I replaced the vacuum motors a while back. Also replaced incandescent headlamps with LEDs. I would have no problem with 1000 mile trip. I or family member will be present for the sale.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1657752749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9028423, "authorName": "MH911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mh911/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by MH911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657753093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9028598, "authorName": "MitchB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "73 Annapolis grad..?\nIs the title with the car or NY?\nSorry beat this horse, I\u2019ve been stung in the past\u2026\nWas there any mention of condition or replacement of the rear axle rubber \u201cdonuts?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657755396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9028663, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, USNA '73\r\nTitle is signed and with family in Florida at car location.\r\nDonuts replaced when I did Sprint half shafts, so around 12 yrs ago.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1657756023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9028853, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice big brother car-much better egress than the newer Lotus cars and certainly better classic lines. Should sell well-wish I could jump in!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657758617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9028919, "authorName": "Elanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a nice drive in one of these a few years ago. I had forgotten how much more refined they are than my Elan Sprint. It was a real delight.\r\n\r\nA college friend of mine had one right after we graduated. A daily driver, and a pretty credible one at that. But so much lighter and more agile than anything else on the road except a two seat Lotus.\r\n\r\nAnd I rode in the back seat of that car. Not great, but I survived.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657759206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9029909, "authorName": "oldcarjunky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarjunky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance of a driving video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657787316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9030363, "authorName": "Ransomray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ransomray/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Ransomray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657803945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9030500, "authorName": "MrLister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrlister/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by MrLister", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657805565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9030876, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldcarjunky. Sorry, no.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657809642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9030968, "authorName": "TheQuest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thequest/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by TheQuest", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657810602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9030995, "authorName": "Elwood625", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elwood625/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I was 16 years old, I got a job as a porter at the local Lotus dealership, The Sportscar Store in Downers Grove, IL. The owner flew a coworker and I to Fort Lauderdale, FL during the Christmas break from school in 1973. We picked up a new +2S 130 and drove it back to Illinois after a brief tour of the Keys. We hit a snow storm on I 65 in Indiana, every time we got stuck in the snow, we would get out and pick up one end of the car and then the other to get out of the snow drift. Heater and defroster worked great! I have an S1 Elan. however I've always wanted a +2 S because of the memories of that trip.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1657810856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031049, "authorName": "Bobsjr4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsjr4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was the heater core leaking when it was bypassed? What would it take to reconnect? Even a summer car needs defrosters sometimes.\nLovely car, much nicer than one up by Boston I checked out a month ago. Best of luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657811437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031116, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobsir4. I do not know if the heater core itself was leaking. I had a leak, didnt bother trying to chase it down so just bypassed the heater. Blower still runs so still have demist function. To reconnect heater core, simple to cut bypass hose and reconnect to the inlet and outlet fittings on heater unit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657811856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031147, "authorName": "Couperman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/couperman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a black 1970 Plus 2S as my daily driver back in the mid 80s when I lived in the UK. After a few years I decided I needed another car as back-up in case the Plus 2 broke, and added a Lotus Sunbeam to my garage. Sold the Plus 2 to a friend in London when I moved to the US. Somebody liked it more than he did and stole it from his garage. RIP OMJ 277H.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657812104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031211, "authorName": "iduncan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iduncan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nygroup, would you happen to recall what province in Canada this car was last registered in?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657812752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031233, "authorName": "MH911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mh911/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by MH911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657812965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9031366, "authorName": "RoddyMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roddymac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@iduncan I was the last registered Canadian owner, so BC. I sold it via Ebay to a guy on Long Island in 2003.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657813876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031420, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "....yes, roddymac sold it to me!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657814355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031492, "authorName": "gusbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gusbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bobsjr4\r\nThe orange one hanging in the garage?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657815032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031569, "authorName": "Bobsjr4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsjr4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gusbat\r\nNo, a yellow one in the Milford MA area. It\u2019s with a dealer and may have dropped off eBay. Lots of missing equipment on that one, unlike this one which appears a reliable driver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657815549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031912, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun cars. It will be the only one at a car show and most folks would never have seen one or even know it exists. Trust me, I know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657818286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9032167, "authorName": "sweeney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweeney/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by sweeney", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657819514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9032455, "authorName": "gusbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gusbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bobsjr4\r\nOh, yeah, saw that \r\nYes this one is a much better bet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657820651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9032547, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Elan +2\r\nAlways loved these! \r\nHad a RED one bought out of Vancouver Washington in 1989 or 90 till seller decided to keep it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657820967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9032691, "authorName": "JTMcKee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtmckee/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by JTMcKee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657821493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9032851, "authorName": "Bobsjr4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsjr4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry if I missed it, but is there a spare tire and wheel? I know you said you\u2019d drive it 1000 miles, so I\u2019m hopeful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657822209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033001, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, spare in trunk mounted beneath trunk floor boards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657822762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033126, "authorName": "Bobsjr4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsjr4/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by Bobsjr4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657823161, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9033441, "authorName": "knich-fl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knich-fl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone is concerned about parts https://www.rdent.com/ RD Enterprises is a great source for early Lotus parts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657824289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033472, "authorName": "iduncan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iduncan/", "bidAmount": 19690, "content": "$19,690 bid placed by iduncan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657824426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9033482, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, bought parts from RD Enterprises and Dave Bean over the years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657824466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033806, "authorName": "GlennM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Waterpump replaced in 2004? Any coolant weeping?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657825898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033823, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I dont know. No coolant leak.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657825978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033828, "authorName": "wmcrapo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmcrapo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you're worried about spending too much for this +2, don't be at this price. Hyman Ltd out of St.Louis has one for $47,500.00 (although nicer except for colour choices). So bid away, I've already got mine). Great cars!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657826002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033887, "authorName": "RoddyMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roddymac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The water pump was rebuilt when the motor was being rebuilt in roughly 1999. I only put a couple hundred miles on the car following the rebuild, so the pump has roughly 5k on it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657826299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033916, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve met", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1657826375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033935, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wmcrapo, or just look at the one I sold here last year!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657826427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033968, "authorName": "JTMcKee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtmckee/", "bidAmount": 20100, "content": "$20,100 bid placed by JTMcKee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657826554, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9033984, "authorName": "iduncan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iduncan/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by iduncan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657826615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9034010, "authorName": "MitchB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchb/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by MitchB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657826694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9034026, "authorName": "iduncan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iduncan/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by iduncan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657826747, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9034030, "authorName": "GlennM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennm/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by GlennM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657826751, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9034067, "authorName": "JTMcKee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtmckee/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by JTMcKee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657826870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9034077, "authorName": "GlennM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennm/", "bidAmount": 23300, "content": "$23,300 bid placed by GlennM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657826893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9034082, "authorName": "gusbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gusbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Da suspense is killen me", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657826914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034079, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was a close last minute bid JT!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657826922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034090, "authorName": "Swimmer0902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swimmer0902/", "bidAmount": 23550, "content": "$23,550 bid placed by Swimmer0902", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657826931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9034093, "authorName": "JTMcKee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtmckee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right at my limit for this one - I'm out. Wish it could have worked out. Good luck everyone!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657826947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034099, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Swimming in bids! No pun!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657827015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034123, "authorName": "GlennM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennm/", "bidAmount": 23800, "content": "$23,800 bid placed by GlennM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657827039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9034154, "authorName": "GlennM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/14/22 for $23,800 to GlennM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657827161, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9034155, "authorName": "Swimmer0902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swimmer0902/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m a Navy guy\u2026 figured I\u2019d keep it in the family.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657827163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034161, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice deal. Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657827188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034163, "authorName": "Swimmer0902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swimmer0902/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657827189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034164, "authorName": "knich-fl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knich-fl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "good price", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657827192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034168, "authorName": "gusbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gusbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought well sold, very pretty car you will not be sorry", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657827202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034170, "authorName": "GlennM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will look good next to my 74 GTV!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1657827203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034198, "authorName": "JTMcKee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtmckee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @GlennM, nicely bought. Thanks to @Nygroup for fast responses to questions, and to @RoddyMac for jumping in with info about his old car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657827291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034200, "authorName": "Fourducs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fourducs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes it will compliment the GTV. Both are beautiful cars. Congrats to both seller and buyer. Buyer, if for some reason it does not work out, look me up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657827304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034207, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thx to all!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657827322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034230, "authorName": "iduncan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iduncan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to all -- fun even temporarily if ever so briefly almost mine ..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657827391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034430, "authorName": "GlennM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thinking of driving it back to Maryland!\r\nHave friends along the way.\r\nMaybe I'm crazy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657828125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034489, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will drive well to MD from Pompano Beach Florida......but, remember, no AC!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657828377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9034519, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coming soon..my 1961 MGA roadster!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657828508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9036594, "authorName": "GlennM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would appreciate getting in contact with RoddyMac about the past history.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657841567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9037355, "authorName": "RoddyMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roddymac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GlennM I don't know if I can direct message on here but you can reach me at rod underscore mac at hotmail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657846589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9037462, "authorName": "GlennM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RoddyMac - email sent, thanks!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657847900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9039929, "authorName": "oldcarjunky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarjunky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a great buy. I would have preferred the original BRG color though, but it looks like I was in the minority here. Happy driving Roddymac, and try to start driving from Boynton Beach back to MD at night. Florida in the Summer without A/C is brutal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657902390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9042004, "authorName": "cpsaam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpsaam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone else find this selling price ridiculously low? I didn't even bother watching this closely as I assumed final price would be well above spouse veto line.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657911344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9042948, "authorName": "JHL88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhl88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cpsaam 100%\r\n\r\nThis is an absolute steal - beautiful car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657914474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9043115, "authorName": "Nygroup (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nygroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As seller, of course I was hoping for 30k, but when you look at BaT and Hagerty data, mid 20s is about the average. The later Plus 2S 130 is getting more, as well as the Elan roadsters. So, I think my early Plus 2 sold for a fair and realistic price.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657915039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9043203, "authorName": "Elan2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elan2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please register it with elanregistry.org", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657915404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9065928, "authorName": "GlennM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Taking the Amtrak auto train in Orlando tomorrow to Va, cuts a few hot miles from the trip.\r\nA 1300 mile shakdown trip was a little daunting. Cheers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658187693, "type": "comment"}]