1960 Lotus Elite

1960 Lotus Elite Description

This particular car #1054 was purchased new from US Lotus dealer Chamberlain in 1959, and was one of the first to arrive in the US. There are very few of the original Series 1 cars remaining as only 250 approximately were built. It was raced in the Northwest Region SCCA, and had immediate success on the track. During the the first four years racing it achieved 10 podium finishes in 20 races with this very car. The car changed ownership 6 times altogether to present and still carries the #85 used in 1960. In 2002, and 2003, the car was invited to participate in the Monterey Historic races at Laguna Seca, CA. It has been well maintained and still has its numbers matching original stage 3 prepared motor with twin Weber carburetors. The overall condition is excellent with no checking or cracking. There is no evidence of crash damage and only small touched up stone nicks are found on the bodywork. The car is street legal and can be used for vintage rallies or track competition. Spares with the car include original drivers seat, wood steering wheel, side windows, and factory work shop manuals.

-One of the first Elites built

-One of the first 3 Elites imported to the US

-Documented successful early SCCA racing history

-Original numbers matching motor

-Ownership history

-Invited to Monterey Historic races

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This car is being sold without warranties written or implied. We deserve the right to end this auction early without notice.