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LOTUS 23 REPLICA - 1968 LOTUS REGISTRATION - ITALIAN ROAD-LEGAL
For sale: a stunning, road-legal Lotus 23 replica. It comes with original 1968 Lotus registration papers, Italian number plates, a valid MOT, and historic vehicle insurance.
Features a white Martini livery and is in superb condition; ready to drive and participate in ASI gatherings, hill climbs, or historic reenactment events.
Fully rebuilt Porsche 924 2000cc engine:
Upgraded camshafts and valves; converted to dual Dell'Orto 40 carburettors.
Dyno-tested output: 150 bhp for a weight of 500 kg.
Highly reliable, strong low-end torque, and fantastic sound.
A very rare car with valid documentation as a vintage Lotus—not a recent home-built project.
Price: €49, 900 (negotiable for a genuine enthusiast). No time-wasters; no part-exchanges.
Available for viewing by appointment in the Bergamo/ Milan area.
Video of the engine starting up available upon request.
This is not a garage-built replica; it features a genuine, expertly crafted Type 23 chassis—a white tubular spaceframe with a stressed-member engine and suspension identical to the original. As the photos with the bodywork removed show, it has been finished with meticulous attention to detail.
It was originally registered in the UK with historic Lotus documentation, subsequently sold in Germany, and arrived in Italy in 2013.
I purchased the car about five years ago; it had previously participated in the Targa Florio revival event and had been displayed in the event's museum.
Since I acquired it, the entire mechanical system has been overhauled, and the car has been driven primarily on Alpine passes, with the exception of a single track outing.
An incredibly fun car with an exceptional chassis, fantastic sound, and total reliability thanks to its mechanical setup.
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