1961 Lotus Elite S2 Historic Race, current HTP
HTP
£65,000
Summary
Original road registered car that has seen club motorsport use most of its life. Current gentleman driver owner 10 years, during which car has been professionally comprehensively rebuilt and maintained to current Historic race specification. Detail records, invoices, notes, results with car.
Eligible Organisers & series
- Peter Auto
- FIA
- CSCC
- Equipe Classic Racing
- GT & Sports Car Cup
Technical info
| Engine | 1220 Coventry Climax |
| Transmission | MG close-ratio, LSD |
| Suspension | Permitted upgrades, rose-joints |
| Brakes | Original Girling discs f & r, rebuilt |
| Wheels | Turrino alloy-rim |
| Electrics | Upgrades, additions for long distance races |
Full description
Current owner 10 years. Significant amount of previous race history.
Chassis no 1628. Original reg number 132 NNU.
Comprehensive rebuild and upgrade in 2013/14 by Gareth Burnett at Pace Products for current Historic competition. Full support and maintenance to 2017.
New 10 year HTP obtained 2017.
Maintenance since 2018 by locally-based Richard Walbyoff at RW Services
New cylinder head fitted 2017. Full engine rebuild by John Smirthwaite of JS Motorpsort in 2018.
Fitted with the stronger MG gearbox, overhauled in 2018.
Laid up early 2019. Recommissioned 2022 for Silverstone Classic, 4th in class.
Detail list available of all invoices, upgrades and races. All too numerous to easily list.
In last decade has competed at Le Mans Classic, Spa 6 hours meet, Nurburgring Oldtimer, Le Mans Legends, numerous UK circuits with Masters, Pre-63, Motor Racing Legends, CSCC, etc..
A well sorted and competitive Elite, eligible for all pre-'66 Historic events and race series.
Finger-tip light to race, great power curve, excellent brakes, great fun! But health and old age dictate a sale.
Contact Gideon Hudson on gideondhudson@gmail.com or 07770 855313.
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Josh Sadler
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