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I'm going to buy a 1971 Elan Sprint on RHD version. I already spoke to Paul Matty to convert the car in LHD but his quotation, in my opinion, is quite high.
Has anyone been already involved in this experience?
How many and which new parts do I have to buy?
All suggestion will be very appreciate.
Thanks in advance, Luca - Italy [/quote]
Hi Emma
Well, the most important thing you need is a LHD pedal box - they are rare. And of course a new dashboard.
I don't agree a conversion should be avoided in order to keep the cars original. This is nonsense. The Elan has been built as a LHD, so converting it from RHD to LHD is acceptable.
However, do you really need LHD?
I drive a RHD Elan in Germany (since more than 10 years), and it is no problem at all! The Elan is so small (narrow) that you always find some space to have a look past cars driving in front of you.
Really, it is perfectly allright. If the car you have is in good condition, keep it that way and save the money. If you take it apart for restoration anyway, converting it is an option but still I would say use the money for other things in the restoration.
Just my thoughts!
Regards
Jolly