Lotus - original vintage 1970s keyring in age worn condition

An original vintage Lotus keyring which will have been produced in the 1970s .

We have just this one example of this keyring in this condition to offer – when this keyring has been sold this listing will be cancelled .

This is an original vintage Lotus keyring dating from the 1970s .

This keyring is in very well used condition with a vitreous enamel badge mounted onto a keyfob in black leather .

The badge has scrapes and scratches but no serious damage whilst the keyfob is very well worn in but is still perfectly serviceable – all of this can be seen in the enlarged high resolution listing photos .

This keyring has many more miles left in it yet !

A few years ago keyrings in this condition would not have been considered saleable but the market has changed very dramatically .

Nowadays many customers do much prefer a keyring which has ‘had a life ‘ rather than one in new old stock perfection – and the value of original automotive keyrings has risen to the extent that original keyrings in patinated condition for interesting cars like this one have now become attractive .

Venerable old keyrings like this one were brand new almost 50 years ago and dangled from the ignition of a similarly brand new Lotus motor car as the ignition was turned on for the very first time .

Fast forward almost a lifetime and that keyring has now travelled countless thousands of miles probably in several Lotus cars and often with the same driver .

It has only been as a result of repairing many hundreds of keyrings for customers over the years that we have begun to realise the significance of these aged jewels and the sentimental importance that they are held in by their owners irrespective of condition .

Keyrings like this one have often become talismans which have accompanied their owner on all their journeys through life .

If only a keyring like this one could talk…………….

The keyring in the photos is the actual one which you will receive