Lotus Elite, body off restoration, tasteful upgrades, ready for road or track

1974 Lotus Elite - Type 75 - California car
Nut and bolt restoration incorporating thoughtful modifications and upgrades, using high quality components
Car is well-sorted. Previous owner, a Lotus guru, completely dismantled the car and cleaned, refurbished, or improved every component
38,500 total miles, 1000 miles on new engine and restoration
Ready for Road or Track/Autocross, Good Street Manners
1700 pounds dry weight
Lowered ride height and exhibits nice stance and presence
2.2 Lotus alloy engine - Dell Orto Side Draft Carbs - No Smog Requirement
Cross-Drilled Lotus Turbo Esprit Crankshaft (Stroked to 2.2L), Head Rebuilt with Bronze Guides and New Valves
Custom JE Pistons, 10:1 Compression,Adjustable Cam Sprockets,Pertronics Ignition and Flame Thrower Coil
Rebuilt Water Pump, New Alternator, Estimated 200 BHP
5 Speed Overdrive Transmission,Cross Braced Integral Roll Bar
Urethane Body Paint, New Door Seals, Custom Projector Head Lights
Media Blasted Frame, Epoxy Primer and Black Urethane Paint
New Fasteners Used Though Out,Aluminum Three Row Radiator
Boxed Front Wishbones with Adjustable Heim Joints, Rebuilt Quick Ratio Steering Rack
Adjustable Strange Engineering Coil Over Shocks All Corners
New Ball Joints, Sealed and Serviced Trunions
New Steering Rack Bushes, Boots and Rod Ends
4 Pot Toyota Brake Calipers, New Rear Linings and Wheel Cylinders
Stainless Braded Teflon Brake Lines
Adjustable Rear Track Bars with Heim Joints
New Nitto NT-01 Tires
Fuel Cell
Quick Disconnect Steering Wheel
Polycarbonate Side Windows
New Leather Adjustable Seats and Removable Steering Wheel
Book of receipts for restoration, and previous service records going back to late eighties. Spotless undercarriage and engine compartment.
Only negative aspect of build is poor rearward vision due to limited adjustability of side mirrors.
Also, it should be noted that car has very low roof line and is not recommended for persons over 6'.
Will include can of paint and four good-sized boxes of original parts. Bottom of air dam (hardly visible) has inch wide indentation (see last photo)--otherwise no chips or scratches.
Car has no known needs and drives like a go-cart: nimble, highly responsive and exhilarating to drive.
Sold as is, without warranties express or implied.
Please do not bid unless you have the funds.

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