Available for inspection in 5-7 business days after full payment received (vehicle price + 3% auction fee). Shipping up to 2,000 miles from the storage location  is included in the total price. At Final Call Auction, we provide multiple purchasing methods for vehicles stored securely at our facility. Our inventory features a wide selection of vehicles, including both in-house stock and consignment listings, each meticulously inspected by our in-house quality assurance team.

As part of the standard auction process, this vehicle is housed in a secured storage facility within the national network. Upon purchase, the buyer may select the nearest storage location for delivery, which will occur within 15 days. Once the vehicle arrives, the buyer receives a secure access code and assigned storage bay number to conduct a personal inspection.

At the facility, the buyer may complete a self‑inspection and guided test‑drive session via managed video, ensuring full transparency before finalizing the sale. If the vehicle does not meet expectations, the buyer may decline the purchase with no obligation. All vehicles are pre‑inspected before entering storage, and the company guarantees that the condition, documentation, and specifications match the listing.

🔑 Key Details

1966 Lotus Elan Type 36 Series 3 – 1558cc Twin-Cam Inline-Four

THIS 1966 LOTUS ELAN TYPE 36 SERIES 3 REPRESENTS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC LIGHTWEIGHT BRITISH SPORTS CARS EVER PRODUCED, DESIGNED WITH A PURE FOCUS ON BALANCE, HANDLING, AND DRIVER ENGAGEMENT. BUILT AROUND COLIN CHAPMAN’S PHILOSOPHY OF SIMPLICITY AND PERFORMANCE THROUGH LIGHTWEIGHT ENGINEERING, THE ELAN REMAINS A BENCHMARK IN ANALOG DRIVING PRECISION.

POWER COMES FROM A 1558CC TWIN-CAM INLINE-FOUR ENGINE PAIRED WITH A 4-SPEED SEMI-CLOSE-RATIO GEARBOX AND A 3.70:1 REAR DIFFERENTIAL, DELIVERING SPIRITED AND RESPONSIVE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE ELAN PLATFORM. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN RECENTLY REBUILT, WITH A REFRESHED GEARBOX ENSURING STRONG MECHANICAL CONDITION AND RELIABILITY.

Year: 1966
Model: Elan Type 36 Series 3
Engine Size: 1558cc Twin-Cam Inline-Four
Condition: Used
Mileage: 37,639
No. of Owners: 2
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Semi-Close-Ratio Gearbox
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Seller Type: Personal

🧰 Description Overview

This Lotus Elan Series 3 has been restored over an extended period between 1994 and 2003, resulting in a well-sorted and mechanically strong example. The restoration work has ensured both structural integrity and driving enjoyment, with attention given to maintaining authentic character.

It is accompanied by a Lotus Certificate of Provenance, confirming its heritage and factory specification details. The car remains a highly regarded example of lightweight British sports car engineering, known for its precise handling and engaging driving dynamics.

🏁 Summary

A well-documented 1966 Lotus Elan Type 36 Series 3 powered by a 1558cc twin-cam engine and 4-speed semi-close-ratio gearbox. Restored and mechanically refreshed, this example delivers the pure, lightweight driving experience that defines the Lotus legacy.