Truly superb, race winning, 1963 Lotus Elan Series 1 GTS built to full FIA 26R spec in 2019/ 2020 with UK issued HTP papers to 2029 and only taken part in a handful of events since. H65 <1600cc winner of the 2022 Spa 3 Hour endurance race.

This is absolutely tip top FIA 26R spec car in Lotus cirrus white

Full Tony Thompson body and chassis with fully adjustable Koni / Sportline shock absorbers and all the correct 26R drive train, brakes and suspension etc.
Magnesium Chapman struts
175BHP Craig Beck 1558 Ford Lotus twin cam engine on twin 45 DCOE carbs with only 13 hours use (fully documented)
Close ratio TT gearbox plus brand new spare
4. 1 and 3. 7 ratio final drive units with LSD, both in FIA spec magnesium casings
12 x magnesium 6J13 peg drive wheels including 5 Avon ZZR tyres and 8 x L section Dunlop historics - all very good
Alloy wheel spinners with spares
Adjustable brake bias
Electric heated windscreen split left and right
100 litre fuel tank - no need to refuel in a 3 hour race
High efficiency alloy radiator
Removable suede covered steering wheel
Zero 360 fire system serviced Feb 2023
Tillet B6 screamer seat
Schroth 6 point harness
Lucas 23D Points distributor included in spares package
UK V5 is present - it's a very early vehicle
Lots of spare suspension and ignition parts

Won its class in the 2022 Spa 3 hour race
Multiple pole positions and class wins and 1 outright win at Cadwell in just 8 races

The price does not include the VBOX or a transponder

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