Help with Elan dhc history

[Dee1k]

Hi
I am buying a Elan dhc for restoration and would be grateful if any members can help with the history.

The chassis number is 45/7176 and the reg is MGE 199E.
It currently has a white series 4 shell but I think its a series 3 car.

Many thanks

Dee

[msd1107]

The chassis number is in the S3 sequence. S4 numbers started with 78xx.

David
1968 36/7988

[Dee1k]

Thanks David

Is it common to replace the shell and would the later shell have an affect on the cars value?.

Thanks
Dee

[msd1107]

Dee,

Is it common? Well, no and yes. Not that high percentage of cars have a replacement body (more have a replacement sub-frame). But, if that was what was required to get a running car, then yes. There are examples of bodies that have been pieced together from one front section and a different rear section.

Does it affect the car's value? If you are using it as a daily driver, then probably no. The important thing is a good looking and reliable car. If you are thinking of concours, then maybe yes. But, your VIN is probably not a candidate for that.

Try to find out why the body was replaced.

There are many members on here who are much more expert in this than I am.

David
1968 36/7988

[LotusArchives]

Dee,

Does the car have the original chassis and original engine?

You can e-mail me at work [email protected] with the engine number fitted now and any other details and I can check to see if the engine is original.

Andy Graham
Lotus Archives

[trw99]

The car you are looking at was first registered in Glasgow on 22.6.67. The S4 had not been introduced at that stage so it must have been a S3 when it left the factory. (By the way, last date of taxation was Sep 91).

Tim

[Dee1k]

Hi Tim and Andy

Many thanks for info.

Andy thank you for email address. I will contact you directly with some further info.

Dee

[Dee1k]

Hi Andy

Sorry for the delay
Engine number for MGE199E is : LP/8493/LA/A.

Any info would be great.

thanks
Dee