1972 Lotus Elan Sprint (FHC)

Registry ID
1602
Chassis
72120596E
Color
Red/White
Engine
N28545
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Vehicle Information

Model Year
1972
Series
Sprint - FHC
Type
36
Chassis
72120596E Validation Override
Appearance & Technical
Color
Red/White
Engine
N28545
Ownership & History
Purchase Date
January 25, 2023
Owner Comments
Original colour was Tawny metallic (LO16) over White (LO4). Car currently Red over White. Car will undergo extensive restoration and decision made whether to return car to original colour scheme.
CHASSIS VALIDATION OVERRIDDEN: 2026-06-27 07:16:14 - Admin override used for chassis validation.
Added to Registry Jan 29, 2023
Last Updated Jun 27, 2026

Owner Information

Owner Name
Clive
Location
South Ockendon, England, United Kingdom
Registry Owner ID: 3865

Location

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Photos

Elan

Factory Data Unverified

Note: This information has not been verified against the official Lotus archives.
Production Year
72
Production Month
12
Production Batch
Unknown
Factory Type
36
Factory Chassis
0596E
Chassis Suffix
E (S4 S/E FHC UK Market)
Factory Engine
N8545
Gearbox
Unknown
Factory Color
L16
Build Date
March 22, 1973

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Total Updates
Jan 19, 2026
Last Updated
Jan 29, 2023
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