1968 Lotus Elan S3-SE

457415roadUnited Kingdom

A Lotus Elan S3 Drophead Coupé finished in Ford Midnight Blue, supplied new through Rob Walker Garages at Corsley, Wiltshire — the dealership operated by the celebrated private Formula One entrant Robert Ramsay Campbell Walker. The colour and the registration's '20' suffix are said to reference Stirling Moss's victory at the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix in a Rob Walker Racing Lotus 18 wearing race number 20. The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration by Neil and Ken Myers, and retains its original chassis, engine, and bodywork.

Ownership

2023-02-24Auction sale
Sold £44,000 (≈ $55K)
Iconic Auctioneers catalogue lot →
Date unknownPrivate sale
First owner and spouse, acquired via Rob Walker Garages
partial documentation
The car was specially ordered through Rob Walker Garages at Corsley, finished in Midnight Blue to the buyer's specification. A period photograph from 1967 shows the owner's wife standing beside the car, suggesting the family kept it for some years.
Date unknownPrivate sale
Piddington Collection vendor
partial documentation
Purchased the Elan directly from the original owners to add to the Piddington Collection, then commissioned a full restoration by Neil and Ken Myers before the car was offered at auction.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Neil and Ken Myers
A comprehensive rebuild carried out over many months, aimed at returning the car as closely as possible to its original delivery condition. The original chassis, engine, and bodywork were retained throughout.
Work was commissioned by the Piddington Collection vendor. The restorers are described as pursuing a high standard of accuracy and finish.

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