1966 Lotus Elan S2 (Roadster)

Registry ID
952
Chassis
4378
Color
Blue
Engine
LP2894LBA

Vehicle Information

Model Year
1966
Series
S2 - Roadster
Type
26
Chassis
4378

Appearance & Technical
Color
Blue
Engine
LP2894LBA

Ownership & History

Owner Comments
Unsure of early history. Has been in my family since 1972. Appears to be a 1965 car but always known it as a 1966. Numbers put it as an early '65.
Heavily modified after a fire, in middle of a frame-off rebuild.

Added to Registry Mar 17, 2016
Last Updated Jun 16, 2026

Owner Information

Owner Name
Dave
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States

Registry Owner ID: 773

Location

Approximate location

Photos

Elan

Factory Data Unverified

Note: This information has not been verified against the official Lotus archives.
Production Year
65
Production Month
01
Production Batch
Unknown
Factory Type
26
Factory Chassis
4378
Chassis Suffix
Unknown
Factory Engine
LP2804
Gearbox
4
Factory Color
Unknown
Build Date
January 25, 1965

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Total Updates
Jun 16, 2026
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2016
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