1966 Lotus Elan S2 (Roadster)

Registry ID
1116
Chassis
5642
Color
BRG
Engine
LP5581LRA

Vehicle Information

Model Year
1966
Series
S2 - Roadster
Type
26
Chassis
5642

Appearance & Technical
Color
BRG
Engine
LP5581LRA

Ownership & History
Purchase Date
May 27, 1966
Sold Date
August 16, 1994

Owner Comments
This was a British spec SE model with 355 diff, etc, originally RHD, but converted (sadly) to LHD by a subsequent owner. Also had removable hard top.

Added to Registry Jan 11, 2018
Last Updated Aug 30, 2026

Owner Information

Owner Name
Jim
Location
Vancouver, Washington, United States

Registry Owner ID: 869

Location

Approximate location

Photos

Elan

Factory Data Unverified

Note: This information has not been verified against the official Lotus archives.
Production Year
66
Production Month
04
Production Batch
Unknown
Factory Type
Unknown
Factory Chassis
5642
Chassis Suffix
Unknown
Factory Engine
LP5581
Gearbox
4
Factory Color
Unknown
Build Date
April 25, 1966

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Jan 19, 2026
Last Updated
May 10, 2016
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