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1972 Lotus Elan with Lola body
Lot Number: 358
1972 Lotus Elan with Lola body
This 1972 LOTUS ELAN - LOLA LOTUS
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 21st February, 2014 at 2.00pm GMT at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Red -
DRIVE
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REG NUMBER
SPF826
DESCRIPTION
This unique Lola-Lotus is based upon a Lotus Elan Spyder chassis, is fully rebuilt with a dry-sumped twincam engine of 1558cc, developing around 145bhp. It has a TranX manual 5-speed gearbox with a limited slip differential, fully rebuilt running gear including brakes and bearings.
The Lotus is now fitted with rare genuine Lola Mk.I bodywork painted maroon in colour and 13' x 5 1/2" centre lock wheels with nearly new tyres. The interior has a race seat fitted with a roll cage and all the usual instrumentation, with harnesses associated to a competition specification vehicle.
The vehicle is road-legal and registered 'SPF 826' with the chassis number 0728L and engine number P26656. The date of first registration is 25/5/1972 and all details are correct on the V5C certificate which is present in the file.
This Lotus is in immaculate condition and ready for a new discerning owner for either competition or spirited road use.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 358
- Make
- LOTUS
- Model
- ELAN - LOLA LOTUS
- Registration Number
- SPF826
- Chassis Number
- 0728L
- Engine Number
- P26656
- Body Colour
- Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Steve Wellings
- Automobilia Specialist
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