Lotus Elan and +2 Source Book
Veloce (Verlag)
978-1-78711-459-3 (ISBN)
The Lotus Elan was Colin Chapman and Lotus’ first affordable road car, produced from 1962 and, along with its larger Plus 2 (+2) variant, until 1974. As a replacement for the expensive Lotus Elite, the Elan and Plus 2 were both successful sports cars, which carried Lotus through the 1960s and into the 1970s.
Starting with a brief history of Lotus and the Elan, this book provides a detailed originality guide to the Elan and Plus 2, identifying the design changes Lotus made to the models through their lifetimes. An ‘owner’s guide’ provides detailed information on owning and maintaining the cars in tip-top condition, and gives details of common faults and upgrades. The restoration guide gives any potential restorer the information to carry out the tasks needed to bring one of the these cars back from the dead.
With anecdotes and experiences from current and previous owners of Elans and Plus 2s, along with many colour photographs, the book provides a valuable insight into owning, running and racing these iconic cars.
Matthew Vale has been writing books on classic British motorcycles and cars since 2004. Now retired from day-to-day work in the IT industry, in which he was a Chartered IT professional specialising in computer security, he now devotes his free time to classic car and bike restoration, writing classic motoring books and articles, and spending time with his wife and family. In the past he has run such diverse classic cars as a Triumph Spitfire Mark III, MGB,Triumph Stag and a Lotus Elite, as well as restoring and riding classic bikes including the Triumph Bonneville, Norton Commando and BSA Lightning. With a lifelong fascination for glass fibre bodied cars (stemming from early holiday jobs at various glass fibre factories), and ownership of many rusty cars, he is currently carrying out a nut and bolt (and glass fibre) restoration of a Lotus Elan Plus 2, while enjoying driving a lovely Plus 2.
Introduction:
Brief history of the cars.
Description of layout and major design features of the Elan and Plus 2:
Chassis,
Body shell,
Interior
Description of the Lotus Twin Cam engine:
History
Standard, SE Specification and Big Valve Sprint versions
Use of non Standard blocks
Weber, Dellorto and Stromberg carbs
Europa specific timing cases and cam covers
Originality Guide:
Introduction
Elan and Plus 2 Production History
Include Lotus's slightly random policy on introducing modifications
Originality: Elan S1 to Sprint
Factory specifications
Parts List Analysis showing change points
Originality: Plus 2 to Plus 2S 130/5
Factory specifications
Parts List Analysis showing change points
Owners Guide:
Introduction
Owning and running an Elan or Plus 2
Things to watch out for:
Donuts
Water Pump
Chassis Rot
Front Trunnions
Wishbone bushes
Bodywork
Originality or Upgrade - the pros and cons
Common Parts from other cars
Regular Maintenance
Oil
Antifreeze
Engine Servicing and tuning
Chassis and running gear servicing
Body shell and paint
Upgrades
CV Drive shafts
Rear Suspension Slim springs and platforms
Electric Headlamp lifting
Seats
Water Pump
Suspension Polybushes
Spyder Chassis
Spyder suspension
| Erscheinungsdatum | 16.01.2021 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 259 x 258 mm |
| Gewicht | 1182 g |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Auto / Motorrad |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78711-459-7 / 1787114597 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78711-459-3 / 9781787114593 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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