NEW 1st and 2nd Gear Synchroniser for Lotus Elan +2S130/5 Lotus 5 Speed Box

 

Here we have a NEW old stock 1st and 2ndsynchroniser for a Lotus Elan +2S130/5 or “Elan Sprint 5” 5 speed gearbox.

It is still encased in its factory wax and is additionally wrapped in factory waxed paper. They knew how to protect things in those days.

(Shame they didn’t pay the same care and attention to rust protection on Lotus Elan Chassis!)

 

Lotus 5 speed gearboxes for the Elan Plus Two S130 have always had something of a, reputation, sometimes undeserved.

This is unfortunate, as the overdriven 5th gear gives a very useful cruising capability for those cars so equipped. It was the gearbox of choice for my own Elan Sprint and my S3 before it, both used for long distance trips to France and beyond.

I suppose it’s horses for courses and I will concede that a 4 speed Elan is hard to beat when enjoying the roads of Mid Wales (or anywhere really).

 

Getting Back to the Plot:

New parts for the Lotus 5 speed box have always been difficult to source.

So, if you have a +2S130/5 or a Sprint 5 this synchroniser might be worth bagging now whether your need is imminent or merely a protection for the future.

 

Please study the photographs which form an integral part of the description. These show the item from all angles. If you think I’ve missed something I’m happy to answer questions.

 

I will be clearing my garage over the coming months of an accumulation of rare parts gathered over a lifetime with classics. There are surplus parts for Jaguar – generally E-Type or XK 150 but also some for Mk2 and XJS. There will be a selection of rare Lotus and Coventry Climax parts from 1950’s and 1960’sincluding an Albatross Climax speedboat and associated spares, so if you happen to be restoring The Royal Yacht Britannia and you need the correct tender, this is the place! There are even some new original wings for Swallow Doretti as well as specialist restoration equipment, not least an original cast Ranalah Wheeling Machine otherwise known as an English Wheel (with recent new anvils/wheels). – If any of that is of interest to you keep an eye open for my other items.

 

Postage - or Collection Option:

I’m happy to post anywhere as long as you pay the postage costs. Bear in mind that this auction site adds commission to postal charges which I need to recover. My objective is to break even on postage with no charge for packing.

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Overseas bidders are welcome, in which case they should be aware that the buyer is responsible for import duties

For Overseas sales I use Post Office “International Tracked and Signed” Services, where possible, which includes insurance where appropriate up to £250. I am obliged to add auction site commission which they add to postage. My objective is to break even on postage with no charge for packing.

  

If I post the item the cost will be as follows:

UK Tracked 48hr £3.70

UK Guaranteed (Special Delivery) £8.95

International Tracked & Signed to Royal Mail Europe Zones 1 & 2 £16.50 See Exclusions below which are Royal Mail Europe Zone 3 & worldwide

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