1967 Lotus Elan S3 (DHC)

Registry ID
1575
Chassis
7001
Color
Blue
Engine
LP7943LBA
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Vehicle Information

Model Year
1967
Series
S3 - DHC
Type
45
Chassis
7001
Appearance & Technical
Color
Blue
Engine
LP7943LBA
Ownership & History
Purchase Date
September 17, 2022
Owner Comments
17/09/2022 - Purchased by me (current owner) at Bonhams Auction at the Goodwood Revival meet

2009-2022 - Owned by Ros Case, who managed a full restoration (2009-2013) including galvanising the original chassis, replacing the body, engine rebuilt by John Smirthwaite of JS Motorsport, Leather upholstery by Mark Thomas. Car was assembled by Larry Kennedy of Witchhampton Garage

1978-2009 - Owned by Mr Roger Watkins, who purchased it as a non-runner project and never completed it

1967-1978 - Unknown
Added to Registry Sep 27, 2022
Last Updated Jan 19, 2026

Owner Information

Owner Name
Damian
Location
City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
Registry Owner ID: 3779

Location

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Factory Data Unverified

Note: This information has not been verified against the official Lotus archives.
Production Year
67
Production Month
05
Production Batch
Unknown
Factory Type
Unknown
Factory Chassis
7001
Chassis Suffix
Unknown
Factory Engine
LP7943
Gearbox
4
Factory Color
Unknown
Build Date
May 5, 1967

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Last Updated
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