Charlie504 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Hi Peter, I have a red 504 too, although mine is more a box of bits than it is a car!! 4200 miles must be a record I thought mine was low at 36,000. Anyway, I recently sent away for a heritage certificate from Lotus for my car and one of the details supplied was there were approx. 191 domestic spec. Elite S1 automatics made. I think yours is the S2 though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilmagnet477 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Peter - it appears that your Gold Elite is quite famous. Hope the cameraman got the owners permission first lol Great looker though - a real inspiration Quote Is the price for that bit in Yen or £? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter russell Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 It was so good to see my elite on film , as you said "It's Famous Now" thank you Ant for it pointing out . its also in the next "Classic Car Magazine" under the live cycle on the Lotus Elite, it's strange that I have had the car for 26 years and now people seem to like these under rated cars . I think the reason is there are not many left .I haven't got the Red 504 much further than drive it up and down the drive , it's now nearly ready for an MOT but no rush, I just enjoy owning these fine motor cars. I will be going to Castle Comb in a week or so ,but I think we will be in my yellow Evora for a change , hope to see you all there. Peter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter russell Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hello Charlie ,good to here of your 504 and hope it's all coming together ,and now it's more car than a box of bits .you advised me on how many Automatic Elites were made I wonder how many are now left ,well we now there is at leased Two !!!! Mine is not a S2 as you mentioned it looks that way because a previous owner put a later spooller on it .and S2 electric "Pop up Headlights" .one day we might be able to compare ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChrisJ Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Fantastic pictures. More please ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter russell Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Life Cycle 1978 Lotus Elite 503 Type 75 - Drive-My Blogs - Drive.pdfLife Cycle 1978 Lotus Elite 503 Type 75 - Drive-My Blogs - Drive.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilmagnet477 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Great read Peter, thanks for sharing. Interested to read that the rear wheel bearings only do 6k miles! as I'm in the process of doing mine, I know what's involved - following Lotusbits advice and using HT grease. Cheers Ant Quote Is the price for that bit in Yen or £? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter russell Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I am pleased you enjoyed it Ant, best of luck with the bearings .Peter Life Cycle 1978 Lotus Elite 503 Type 75 - Drive-My Blogs - Drive.pdfLife Cycle 1978 Lotus Elite 503 Type 75 - Drive-My Blogs - Drive.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXCEL V8 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Thread resurrection!! Dan - tell me more about your very interesting looking diff. It looks like a masterpiece in the making! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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