Summer maybe over but that's no problem for this hardtop Elan. This rare hard and soft top Elan incorporates a number of choice upgrades installed during the previous five year ownership. This superb Elan has been displayed at numerous car shows. Winning best of show at the Swansea Car Show this unique Elan has also had a two page feature in the Lotus magazine which is included in sale. Full service history over last six years including handwritten notes from the previous owner detailing all the work carried out and when. Service book, owner's manual and full workshop manual on USB. Hard and soft top. This super special Lotus Elan has:-Straight through tuned stainless steel exhaust which sounds incredible and speeds up turbo spool, Rochester fuel injectors, Competition spark plugs, Everest chip installed, Cold air intake fitted complete with wet weather blanking plate, Upgraded front disc rotors gold calipers, 3-pot racing callipers fitted up front, New fuel pump and fuel filter, New turbocharger. This Elan now produces around 230 BHP, 70 BHP more than standard. Convertible soft top roof operates well and the fabric is in good order. 17" alloys, 2" bigger than standard. Brand new tyres all round. New Bluetooth stereo inc handsfree calling. New battery. Trickle charger included. Private registration included. Where possible, all the lights have been converted to LED. This is a very special car that never disappoints. Whilst 16 years ago in June 2008 at 30k miles the car was registered as a Cat D damaged but repairable and the insurers decided not to repair. The car was completely repaired to lotus standard in 2008 and has since clocked up 60k miles over nine years before being bought, restored and hugely upgraded by the previous owner during 2017 to 2022. The upgrades meant that many thousands were spent over 5 years. Current MOT to Jan 2025, but will have full service and 12 month MOT when sold. First to see will surely buy. Next MOT due 18/01/2025, Full service history, Red, 5+ owners, £7,950