1967 Lotus Elan S3 GTS

This owner used the Elan on tarmac events, including the Classic Marathon in 2007 and the Rally of the Tests in 2009.

Butler, operating through Historic Motorsport, commissioned a comprehensive body-off rebuild to 26R specification. Despite the extensive investment, the car was never used competitively after the rebuild due to other commitments.

Purchased directly from Mark Butler; has competed in three rallies since acquisition and maintained the car to a high standard using an experienced motorsport technician.

Wylie used the car for stage rallying in a red and silver livery during the 1990s, achieving notable results including an outright win at the AA Circuit of Ireland Historic Rally. A detailed technical specification document from Wylie is held in the history file.

Entered by the private owner who used the car for tarmac-based events during the 2000s.

Tarmac event attended by the same private owner during the 2000s ownership period.

Most recent competitive outing recorded at the time of cataloguing; car reported to be quick and dependable.

Outright win achieved during the car's stage rally campaign in the 1990s under Drew Wylie.

Full body-off, nut-and-bolt rebuild to 26R specification, including fitment of wider 26R wheel arch extensions and lightweight fixed headlamps. Total estimated investment exceeded £40,000; parts and labour alone approximately £17,000, supported by invoices from Tony Thompson Racing, Paul Matty, and other Lotus specialists.

Commissioned by Mark Butler of Historic Motorsport; photographic documentation of the rebuild is held on file.

Full engine rebuild carried out at the same time as the broader restoration; invoice of approximately £8,384 on file.

Gearbox and rear differential were also overhauled as part of the same programme.

Car repainted in a metallic orange finish based on a Lamborghini colour, and completely rewired; rewiring invoice of approximately £2,752 on file.

Carried out as the final stage of the 2012 comprehensive rebuild.

Original preparation for stage rally competition carried out by Gary Dunlop Motorsport, bringing the car to a competitive rally specification.

Work carried out in the 1990s; specialist parts sourced through Tony Thompson Racing, evidenced by invoices in the history file.

Post-2015 maintenance by an experienced motorsport technician covering air intake, exhaust, and braking system, followed by a rolling-road setup session; invoice of £4,182 on file for the rolling-road work.

Technician described as a specialist in suspension; work carried out during the current vendor's ownership to keep the car in competitive condition.