1966 Lotus Elan S3 (FHC-preairflow)

Registry ID
854
Chassis
5574
Color
Yellow
Engine
LP5487LBA
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Vehicle Information

Model Year
1966
Series
S3 - FHC-preairflow
Type
36
Chassis
5574
Appearance & Technical
Color
Yellow
Engine
LP5487LBA
Ownership & History
Purchase Date
January 22, 2014
Sold Date
February 1, 2020
Owner Comments
Two owners from new purchased as a pre-airflow S3 kit. Totally original when purchased but very tired! Restoration May 2014 with new Lotus chassis and running gear. Sold to Mr Caron Mann in 2018 who subsequently sold it to Paul Matty circa 1 Feb 20.
Added to Registry Jan 25, 2015
Last Updated Jan 19, 2026

Owner Information

Owner Name
Tim
Location
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Registry Owner ID: 691

Location

Approximate location

Photos

Elan

Factory Data Unverified

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Production Year
66
Production Month
04
Production Batch
Unknown
Factory Type
Unknown
Factory Chassis
5574
Chassis Suffix
Unknown
Factory Engine
LP5487
Gearbox
4
Factory Color
Unknown
Build Date
April 19, 1966

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Total Updates
Jan 19, 2026
Last Updated
Jan 25, 2015
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