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Restoration of a 1967 Lotus Elan

Before / After Photos



Car as purchased Completed car Left rear fender before Empty engine bay Engine bay now

Here are some before and after photos. 1) The car as purchased (engine and transmission are out); 2) In autocross trim 2002; 3) Left rear shows indication of poor accident repair; 4) Empty engine bay; 5) An engine bay that might get you somewhere.
Unrestored trunk Original steering wheel Restored steering wheel Dash before Restored dash

6) The trunk before restoration; 7) Steering wheel and dash before; 8) Restored Steering wheel and dash; 9) Pre-restoration dash; 10) Restored dash.
Chassis Restored chassis Rebuilt engine Headers Interior

11) Chassis just before sand blasting; 12) Restored chassis; 13) Rebuilt engine; 14) Headers from Sports Car World after ceramic coating; 15) Restored interior.
Battery K&N Filter

16) Battery installation; 17) K&N filter and homemade bracket.

©2001,2002,2003 Jeffrey Lee Ivers

Last Modified: January 1, 2003