This 1967 chassis—verified by a Lotus Certificate of Provenance—retains its original numbers-matching engine, which still turns over, and the coveted 3.55-geared rear end that transforms highway cruising into a spirited affair.

Few of these Special Equipment models were produced, and an international registry counts fewer than fifty survivors worldwide, with under twenty retaining the distinctive early toggle-switch dashboard. Dressed in the same Cirrus White hue featured in the November 1967 issue of Road & Track, this Elan carries a Florida title marked 1968—a common practice of the era, since it was built in September ’67 but only reached U.S. shores the following year. A recent VIN verification by the California Highway Patrol has set the stage for a corrected 1967 title to be issued shortly.

Offered as a non-running, nearly complete project, the car presents a nice foundation: the seller has already invested in a brand-new bare chassis from the U.K. (a $5,000 value) and a pair of authentic rebuildable Italian Weber carburetors. Additional correct parts are available and can be included for a modest premium. Find it for sale at $19,500 here in Los Angeles, CA.