1964 Lotus Elan (S2) SS 1600 by Frua

I have only one pic of this car. In the Frua's site is not possible copy the pic's. anyone have anothers of this car? thanks in advance...

Never seen it before. Looks nice though the rear is too classic to matche the front end. But the lines are OK.
I think this would be a better shape to make the 2+2.

There you go, pics and info:

[URL="http://www.pietro-frua.de/1964_lotus.htm"]http://www.pietro-frua.de/1964_lotus.htm[/URL]

a little bit 'Marcos' and brazilian Puma GTB... :confused:
Ferrer: thanks but the Frua site don't permit to copy the pic's... :mad:

[QUOTE=ribatejo69;671903]
Ferrer: thanks but the Frua site don't permit to copy the pic's... :mad:[/QUOTE]

If you use Firefox you can

funny to read: According to unconfirmed sources the car still exists, either in
Japan or the UK....So where is it???

[QUOTE=henk4;672712]funny to read: According to unconfirmed sources the car still exists, either in
Japan or the UK....So where is it???[/QUOTE]
I think they parked the car on the border.

[QUOTE=dracu777;672660]If you use Firefox you can[/QUOTE]
thank, I will try when onde day I have that thing :)
...but, in the midlle time... anyone have 'another' pic's? :D

:o

Coolest little car, my unkle has one, the rear holds well i think well for a lotus

[QUOTE=ribatejo69;671903]a little bit 'Marcos' and brazilian Puma GTB... :confused: [/QUOTE]
I see that too, and a dash of pre-shrunk Maserati Mistral ;)

[url]http://www.maserati-indy.co.uk/alfieri56.htm[/url]

[QUOTE=Frenvy;676391]Coolest little car, my unkle has one, the rear holds well i think well for a lotus[/QUOTE]
Probably not a Frua though. :rolleyes:
And why do you say the rear holds well for a Lotus. What's usualy wrong with Lotus rears?

[IMG]http://web.ticino.com/bschenker/silvioelanfrua.jpg[/IMG]

A pretty car, but a complete faulty construction!
In the back much too heavily, we had to insert in the back some much harder springs, so that the car did not rest simply on the lower pads. The character of the Lotus Elan was completely destroyed.
Doubt ever a truly intended serial production, the inserted engine, probably a badly functioning prototype.
The car had also go back to Frua for exchange the inside panelling, and to prevent the water falls on the inside of the car.
The car was resold in Lugano, can however not give further data.
So far I say it’s gave a similar, from Frua built, Maserati!

[QUOTE=bschenker;705538][IMG]http://web.ticino.com/bschenker/silvioelanfrua.jpg[/IMG]

A pretty car, but a complete faulty construction!
In the back much too heavily, we had to insert in the back some much harder springs, so that the car did not rest simply on the lower pads. The character of the Lotus Elan was completely destroyed.
Doubt ever a truly intended serial production, the inserted engine, probably a badly functioning prototype.
The car had also go back to Frua for exchange the inside panelling, and to prevent the water falls on the inside of the car.
The car was resold in Lugano, can however not give further data.
So far I say it’s gave a similar, from Frua built, Maserati![/QUOTE]

welcome to UCP.
Can you possibly give some more indication how directly you are related to the car?

Garage Silvio Moser at Lugano
and
Silvio Moser Racing Team SA Lugano

[URL="http://www.silviomoser.ch"]http://www.silviomoser.ch[/URL]

Welcome indeed.

I do remember Silvio's efforts and determination to continue participating in F1. I read Auto Motor und Sport at those days as well as "l'Automolbile" which had a terrific motorsport in those days, unfortunately I gave away all the old copies.

It is very appropriate to commemorate Silvio with his own homepage, although my first thought after opening the link was of great surprise, thinking he was still alive.

How far are you with the restoration of the B24 and the Bellasi? Are you planning on any race (TGP) participations or will you limit yourself to demo runs?