Price On Request ### HIGHLIGHTS- Rare early Series 2 model- Documented mechanical and cosmetic restoration ### OVERVIEW **1965 Lotus Elan Series 2**VIN: 263990 This stunning example of the legendary Elan is a very rare, early Series 2 car. It is the 90th of approximately 100 produced in late 1964 as a 1965 model year, and features the higher quality 1 piece dashboard with integrated glove box of the Series 2 cars, but still sports the purest Elite-like Series 1 round taillights. Purchased by Mark Bragen of San Jose around 1980, it would be his car for about 16 years. Towards the end of his ownership he disassembled the car in preparation for a full restoration. In 1996 the unfinished project would be given to his friend, Tom Dunham, of San Martin, CA. Over the next 8 years Dunham would completely restore the car, bumper to bumper. World-renowned David Bean Engineering of San Andreas, CA would help with the rebuild the engine, transmission and rear end. All of the other work would be meticulously completed by Dunham, and is documented with 8 years worth of receipts, as well as his written testimony on the driver's side door card.In 2006 the beautifully completed car would move on to a long-term Lotus racer and enthusiast in Monterey, CA. The car was prepared for fast road use as well as the show lawn, and has only been driven 800 miles in the past decade.About the Lotus Elan:Lotus was just a decade old when the Elan launched, and still waiting for its first Formula 1 championship, and Indy 500 win. By 1962, Lotus founder Colin Chapman had been building giant-killing race cars for a decade. Like Enzo Ferrari, he went into road car production solely to keep his racing department funded.The Elan isn't a race...