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Lotus Elan Plus 2 (Type 50)

In September 1967 the Elan Plus 2 (Type 50) was launched. Although attempts had been made simply to lengthen the Elan, the Elan Plus 2 was actually ten inches wider and 12 inches longer. A pair of small seats were incorporated in the cabin but really were only suitable for small children. Ron Hickman executed the design of the Elan Plus 2, but by its launch in 1967 he had already retired from car design projects. In March 1969 a more powerful 'Plus 2S' was announced, and in February 1971 the 'Plus 2S/130' with 126bhp engine. The final development was the 'Plus 2 130/5' with the 5-speed gearbox from October 1972. Production ended in December 1974 after around 4600 Elan Plus 2 had been sold.

Lotus Elan Plus 2 1967 - badge on bonnet	Lotus Elan Plus 2 1967. The original Elan Plus 2 only had pop-up headlamps, front spotlamps either side of the grille were added in 1969 with the 'Elan Plus 2S'	Lotus Elan Plus 2 1967. The original Elan Plus 2 had all the flavour of the original Elan, cleverly repackaged by Ron Hickman for a car ten inches wider and 12 inches longer.	Lotus Elan Plus 2S 1969. The 'Elan Plus 2S' was better equipped and more comfortable than the previous Elan Plus 2, reflecting the desire by Lotus to push the brand upmarket	Lotus Elan Plus 2S 1969. The 'Plus 2 S' from 1969 had a little more equipment but was mechanically the same.
Lotus Elan Plus 2 130 1971. Previously Lotus had got away with making a number plate out of letters attached to the grille mesh, but by 1970 reflective plates required a moreconventional number plate - here stuck on the bonnet.	Lotus Elan Plus 2 130 1971. The '130' had a Big Valve 126bhp engine	Lotus Elan Plus 2 1972 convertible. All Elan Plus 2 cars left Hethel as closed coupes, but several cars have been made into convertibles and even an odd estate car	Lotus Elan Plus 2 130-5 1973. The final edition of the Elan Plus 2 had the 126bhp Big Valve engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox	Lotus Elan (Type 26, 36 and 45)

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