Lotus Type 50 - Elan +2 - What came from where?

Source of Components used in the production of the +2

Economic necessity meant that the only way to build low volume specialist cars successfully was to source as many parts as possible from the parts bins of the volume manufacturers. The +2 drew heavily on the parts produced by major manufacturers and several components were critical in shaping the design.

Front windscreen - Ford Consul Capri (335)
One of the earliest design decisions was to use the Capri's front windscreen glass, steel surround and brightwork.
Sadly, having designed around this key component, Lotus discovered that by the time they wished to order these items from Ford, the tooling had been scrapped. Although re-tooling to produce the glass could be afforded, the metals surrounds were simply too expensive to put into production.

Front Bumper - Ford Anglia 105E
Shown left are the noses of the +2, Elan Sprint and Eclat.
Rear Bumper - Wolseley Hornet
The original corner from the Hornet are joined by the addition of a center section.

Rear Light Clusters - Alfa Romeo 105/115 Serie Coupé
Carello units from the Alfa Romeo Guillia, which could only be purchased in large volumes, so the Elan and Europa were designed to take the same unit. Later cars used Lucas (Jaguar E-Type) units.

Suspension (front) - Triumph Herald parts
Brake Disks - Triumph Herald 5 Speed Gearbox derived from the Austin Maxi.

The trim under the front bumper around the radiator grill is also Ford Anglia 5/7 CWT. VAN Model 307E/308E, but it needs cutting to size and re-bending slightly and fitted upside down

The hinges on the boot are Hillman Imp bonnet hinges.
The rubbers on the brake and clutch pedals are also Hillman Imp.

I think the air vents on the ends of the dash panel are Hillman Hunter/Rootes Arrows MKII , but I'm not sure.
The steering rack is a modified Triumph Herald (it has the movement restricted with an internal spacer) in addition the +2 has extension pieces on the ends of the rack arms.
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Serie
Year

Description

Cross Reference

Section B - Body
Types	Engine Mounts	Lotus Cortina, Anglia
+2	Speedometer	Smith SN 6153/101
+2S	Speedometer	Smith SN 6153/103
11/67-3/68	Speedometer	Smith DF1104/00 51, Spitfire Mk 3 / MK4
+2S	Speedometer	Smith DF1104/00 51, Spitfire Mk 3 / MK4
+2	Speedometer	Smith DF1104/00 45
All Types	Speedometer Cable Angle Drive	Smith BG2402/05
All Types	Exterior Door Handles	Jaguar XJ serie 1
All Types	Interior Door Handles	BMC - MGB, Jaguar
+2S	Temperature Gauge	Smith TG 1305/01
All Types	Front Bumper	Ford 105E Anglia, Europa
All Types	Rear Bumper	Aangepaste Riley Elf or Wolseley Hofnet
All Types	Replacement Keys	Key blanks from Ilco #B62 DR

Section C - Front Suspension
All Types	Upper B Joints	TR Spitfire
All Types	Front Damper - Shock	Spax
All Types	Front Damper - Shock, adj spring perch	Spax
All Types	Front Uprights	TR Spitfire
All Types	Spindles	TR Spitfire
All Types	Wheel Bearings - Outer	Timken LM11949 Cone
All Types	Wheel Bearings - Outer	Timken LM11910 Cup
All Types	Wheel Bearings - Inner	Timken L44649 Cone
All Types	Wheel Bearings - Inner	Timken L44610 Cup
All Types	Lower Trunnion	UniPart 88-514191, TR Spitfire

Section D - Rear Suspension
All Types	Wheel Bearings - Outer	SKF of FAG 6206 2RS
to 249	Wheel Bearings - Inner	SKF of FAG 6206 2RS
from 249	Wheel Bearings - Inner	RHP 37130 BJ043

Section H - Steering
All Types	Steering - Column	TR Spitfire, TR GT6
All Types	Steering - Rack	Triumph with Lock Stops Added
All Types	Rack Bellows	BMC

Section J - Brake System
+2 to 1856	Front Caliper, LH	Girling 64032714 - TR GT6; TR4, TR250, Austin Healey 3000 Mk3
+2 to 1856	Front Caliper, RH	Girling 64032715, TR GT6; TR4, TR250, Austin Healey 3000 Mk3
+2 1857 on	Front Caliper, LH	Girling 64032288; MGC, TR6 to 3/72, TR GT6 Mk3 to 3/72
+2 1857 on	Front Caliper, RH	Girling 64032289; MGC, TR6 to 3/72, TR GT6 Mk3 to 3/72
+2S	Front Caliper, LH (027SN on caliper)	Girling 64033685; TR6 Mk3 & TR6 after 3/72
+2S	Front Caliper, RH (027SN on caliper)	Girling 64033686; TR6 Mk3 & TR6 after 3/72
All Types	Rear Caliper, LH	Girling 64032277
All Types	Rear Caliper, RH	Girling 64032276
+2 to 1857	Caliper - Rebuild Kit, Front	Girling SP2501, TR GT6
+2 1857 on	Caliper - Rebuild Kit, Front	Girling SP2589, MGC, TR GT6
All Types	Caliper - Rebuild Kit, Rear	Girling SP2515
+2 to 1857	Caliper Piston, Front	Girling 64325561
+2 1857 on, +2S	Caliper Piston, Front	Girling 64321880
All Types	Caliper Piston, Rear	Girling 62325873
+2 to 1857	Brake Pads, Front	Girling 64326054LP
+2 1857 on	Brake Pads, Front	Girling 64326054MC
+2S	Brake Pads, Front (027SN on caliper)	Girling 64325413MR
All Types	Brake Pads, Rear	Girling 64325418LX
All Types	Emergency Brake Pads	Girling 64932005LV
All Types	Brake Hose, Front	Girling 64047356, Capri II
All Types	Brake Hose, Rear	Girling 64047356, Capri II
All Types	Master Brake Cylinder	Girling 64063876
All Types	Master Brake Cylinder - Rebuild Kit	Girling SP2485
+2 to 1857	Servo Unit	Girling 64049126, Austin Healey 3000
+2 1857 on, 2S	Servo Unit	Girling 64049854
+2 to 1857	Servo Unit - Rebuild Kit	Girling SP2228
+2 1857 on, 2S	Servo Unit - Rebuild Kit	Girling SP2625
All Types	Front Brake Discs	Triumph Spitfire Mk1, TR GT6

Section K - Cooling System
All Types	Thermostat	Std Slant part
All Types	Hoses	1½" ID, fit to length

Section M - Electrical System
All Types	Distributor	Lucas 41225
All Types	Distributor - rotor	Lucas RA1, MG etc (non-governof)
All Types	Distributor - Cap	Lucas DC1 544 124 72, MG
All Types	Parking Lamps	TR250 68-69
All Types	Tail lamps body	Jaguar E-type
All Types	Tail lamp lens	Lucas 54572477
All Types	Distributor - Point Set	Lucas 544419946
All Types	Generator - Brush Set	Lucas 227541
All Types	Generator - Brush Springs	Lucas 227542
All Types	Generator C40	Lucas 22700, Capri Mk1
All Types	Starter M35J Brush Set	Lucas BS 25118
All Types	Starter M35J Brush Springs	Lucas 251942
All Types	Fuel Sender Unit	Smith TBS1214/004
+2	Fuel Gauge	Smith BF2201/13
+2S	Fuel Gauge	Smith BF2209/01
+2S	Fuel Gauge	Smith BF2209/01
+2S	Battery Condition - Gauge	Smith BV2207/00
+2 to 4/68	Tachometer (+ ground)	Smith RVI2402/04
+2 4/68-7/68	Tachometer (- ground)	Smith RVI2410/04
+2 7/68 on	Tachometer (- ground)	Smith RVI2419/00
+2S	Tachometer (- ground)	Smith RVI2434/00
+2	Temperature Gauge	Smith BT2204/10
+2S	Temperature Gauge	Smith BT2204/00
+2 to 4/68	Temperature Sending Unit	Smith TT3803/00
+2 4/68-7/68	Temperature Sending Unit	Smith TT6811/01
+2S	Temperature Sending Unit	Smith TT3803/00
+2 to 4/68	Instrument Voltage Stablizer	Smith BR1300/01, TR4
+2 4/68-7/68	Instrument Voltage Stablizer	Smith BR1307/00, Jag XJ6
+2S	Instrument Voltage Stablizer	Smith BR1307/00, Jag XJ6
+2S	Clock	Smith CE3145/00
+2	Cooling Fan Motor	Smith FHM5761/05
+2S to 7/69	Cooling Fan Motor	Smith FHM5761/05
+2S 7/69 on	Cooling Fan Motor	Smith FFF1215/01
+2S130	Cooling Fan Motor	Smith FFF1215/01
+2S130	Ignition/Starter/Auxiliary Switch	Lucas 34680 (reproduction)

Section O - Lubrication System
+2	Oil Pressure - Gauge	Smith BP2204/11
+2S	Oil Pressure - Gauge	Smith BP2209/01
All Types	Oil Pressure - Sender	Smith PT1817/06

Section P - Heating & Ventilation
+2	Heater Fan - Motor	Smith FHM4442/08
+2S	Heater Fan - Motor	Smith FHM5352/05
+2S	Heater Control Valve	Smith FHW1279/14
+2	Heater Control Valve	Smith FHW1273/30, Capri 1600

Section Q - Clutch
4 spd	Throwout Bearing	Ford 105E7580-B, JC Whitney 89-4134
5 spd	Throwout Bearing	Ford 3014E7548-C
All Types	Clutch - Master Cylinder	Girling 64068832
All Types	Clutch - Master Cylinder- rebuild kit	Girling SP1963
All Types	Clutch - Slave Cylinder	Girling 64067950
All Types	Clutch - Slave Cylinder - rebuild k	Girling SP2204
All Types	Clutch - Hose	Girling 64046131

*Section R - Driveline*
All Types	Differential Bearing	SKF of FAG 6206-2RS
All Types	U-joints, Type U-50	Hardy Spicer K5 GR150, TR Spitfire
All Types	Differential/Axle retaining clip	Industrial Brand, Retain Ring 48 3000 X231ST and 48 3100 112ST1RR

Source: GGLC