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1974 Lotus Elan (+2s 130/5, black, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Lotus
Model: Elan
Variant: +2s 130/5
Year: 1974
Decade: 1970s
Colour: Black
Types: Classic Sports car

This catalogue entry records a 1974 Lotus Elan +2s 130/5 in black, a sports car, from the 1970s.

The 1974 Lotus Elan +2s 130/5 in black is filed under Classic and Sports car, within the 1970s picture cars.

1970s on screen

Country roads can carry a seventies journey without much street dressing, but signs, fences and passing traffic still need reviewing through the intended camera position. Domestic props give a seventies car a reason to be outside a house, whether the action is a return with shopping or the start of a journey. A journey between an estate and a town centre can use the changing surroundings to tell the story, with the car linking the locations rather than dominating them.

Possible roles in a production

Visible badges and registration details deserve review in a close sports-car shot, particularly where the production needs fictional plate treatment or cleared branding. Access for performers should be tried with the exact sports car, especially when bags or formal costume have to be managed during an entrance. Continuity views of a sports car should include door positions and nearby props, helping separate camera angles describe the same moment at the location.

About this listing

This listing is a 1974 Lotus Elan +2s 130/5 in black, filed under Classic and Sports car. The total recorded for Lotus Elans is 2 entries. The listed years run from 1974 to 1995. Additional colours listed against this model include blue. There are 27 Lotus vehicles to explore; a separate collection brings together 379 cars from the 1970s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1974 Lotus Elan in black for filming?

Send your filming dates, location and intended action for the Lotus Elan; we check availability before sending options, so this listing is not a confirmed booking.

Is the photo of this exact car?

Do not take the image as a photograph of the Lotus Elan being offered for your dates; we confirm that car's identity and colour with the options.

What if this Lotus Elan isn't available?

There are 2 Lotus Elans listed, while 27 Lotus vehicles and 379 cars from the 1970s give you other searches to try for the same scene.

Can it be driven on camera?

The owner needs to agree to the intended driving shot for the Lotus Elan, with insurance checked and the driver and transport arrangements confirmed against your brief.

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