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Offline Richard48Y

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Re: 77 Eclat on FB, rough but complete?, $3,500
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday,August 09, 2022, 08:41:12 PM »
That’s an Elite, not an Eclat as the ad claims. The letters on the tell the tale.

It does look pretty complete and restorable. They had a short production run and sadly they don’t get the respect I think they deserve. I hope it goes to a good home.

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Re: 77 Eclat on FB, rough but complete?, $3,500
« Reply #2 on: Monday,August 15, 2022, 10:08:59 AM »
I saw on at willowsprings a few years back. Was called the "chotus" it had a SMB Chevy swap, 9" year and a ford t5 tranny. Was pretty fast. Will try n find pictures.

I think these were to similar to the Gemlins, etc to be taken seriously when new.

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Re: 77 Eclat on FB, rough but complete?, $3,500
« Reply #3 on: Thursday,August 18, 2022, 08:11:09 AM »
That’s an Elite, not an Eclat as the ad claims. The letters on the tell the tale.

It does look pretty complete and restorable. They had a short production run and sadly they don’t get the respect I think they deserve. I hope it goes to a good home.

I had one for 5 years; some issues, but not too onerous or unreliable.  Reasonably fast, very 'chuckable', but a comfortable and smooth ride.  I love them; wish I could find one in a bit better condition than this one...which is about 20K from being roadable assuming the frame isn't roached.  If it is...all bets are off.
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