1973 Lotus Elan Sprint (DHC)

Registry ID
987
Chassis
73020878G
Color
Pistachio over white
Engine
N29070
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Vehicle Information

Model Year
1973
Series
Sprint - DHC
Type
45
Chassis
73020878G Validation Override
Appearance & Technical
Color
Pistachio over white
Engine
N29070
Ownership & History
Purchase Date
May 1, 1986
Owner Comments
Lotus Cars advise this was the last car built in Pistachio over white and the 22nd from last elan ever built.
The car was despatched by Lotus to Pennine (Bradford) Ltd on 23rd February 1973 for the original owner N Burbridge. Subsequent owners were Mr Orme, Mr P Read and Mr Stroud.
The car is very original and currently undergoing restoration.
CHASSIS VALIDATION OVERRIDDEN: 2026-06-27 07:16:14 - Admin override used for chassis validation.
Added to Registry Jul 23, 2016
Last Updated Jun 27, 2026

Owner Information

Owner Name
David
Location
Cherwell District, England, United Kingdom
Registry Owner ID: 796

Location

Approximate location

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Elan

Factory Data Unverified

Note: This information has not been verified against the official Lotus archives.
Production Year
73
Production Month
Unknown
Production Batch
Unknown
Factory Type
45
Factory Chassis
0878G
Chassis Suffix
G (S4 S/E DHC UK Market)
Factory Engine
N9070
Gearbox
Unknown
Factory Color
L13
Build Date
January 1, 1000

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Last Updated
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