Swift bidding is anticipated on this very affordable 1972 Hethel classic

A 1972 Lotus Elan Plus 2S first supplied to Formula 1 driver, the late Ronnie Peterson, is one of the undisputed - and very affordable - stars at Historics at Brooklands summer sale in Surrey on Saturday 11th June. 

 

With a tempting estimate of  £18,000 - £22,000, this very original Elan Plus 2S 130/5 is sure to attract considerable interest as, besides its proven provenance, it’s also the very first chassis to leave the Hethel

production line fitted with the five-speed gearbox.

 

Peterson – dubbed ‘Super Swede’ by his legion of fans - was given the car by Lotus boss Colin Chapman in November 1972. Doubtless, it was a great welcome present to Lotus after Peterson left the March F1 team to sign for the 1973 season alongside Emerson Fittipaldi at the wheel of the John Player Team Lotus 72.

 

In its original Lagoon Blue coachwork, the matching numbers 2+2 is in very good order throughout, drives well and is to the same specification as handed to Peterson 43 years ago.  A very extensive history file contains documents authenticating his receipt of the car in 1972, together with personal photographs of the day, plus a large quantity of invoices dating back to the 1970s, and a factory Workshop Manual.

 

Offered with a UK V5 registration document, JPW 162L represents a unique opportunity to acquire a historic Lotus with its unique imprint from one of the finest Formula 1 drivers of his era.

 

The Lotus Elan Plus 2S 130/5 is one of 130 fine classic motor cars, across a wide range of values, eras and marques, on sale on Saturday, June 11th at Historics at Brooklands, Surrey, where all consignments can be viewed on the Thursday and Friday prior.

Full consignments and information are available to view at www.historics.co.uk, or contact Historics at Brooklands on 01753 639170, or email [email protected].

 

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  :clap:   Lovely 

Looks in much better nick than the decrepit wreck that is the most recent lotus (an esprit) ive seen "in the metal" mismatch aloys, filler everwhere... horrendous

I wonder what he was thinking as he stood next to the green horror at the side of the beautiful Plus 2S.

I wonder what he was thinking as he stood next to the green horror at the side of the beautiful Plus 2S.

"I wish the blue one was my car...."

I would love to have that "green horror" sitting in my drive the now  .

My Dad had a 3.0 Ghia Coupe in white with black vinyl roof just like the one below

Another option in Leicester :

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/jamie-vardys-old-mercedes-for-sale/

Has BossFox seen this? It's already in the right colour

I would love to have that "green horror" sitting in my drive the now  .

My Dad had a 3.0 Ghia Coupe in white with black vinyl roof just like the one below

Yes I prefer the Ford too ! Mates Dad had one, polished heads and the gearbox was so sweet

Another vote for the Ford here too !