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- 1980 'Lotus XI' Recreation by Andrew Denton
1980 'Lotus XI' Recreation by Andrew Denton
Lot Number: 165
1980 'Lotus XI' Recreation by Andrew Denton
A super recreation of the era-defining little road racer, recently refreshed by Alan Mann Racing.
- Sold for: £15,250
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
NOVA
SUMMARY
A super recreation of the era-defining little road racer, recently refreshed by Alan Mann Racing.
DESCRIPTION
- Professionally built by race engineer, Andrew Denton, in New Zealand some 42 years ago
- Powered by a 750cc Coventry Climax engine delivering power through the live rear axle
- Campaigned in 2018 and 2019 in South African HSSA events including the South African Grand Prix driven by Diane Dugmore, a well known South African female driver
- Imported to the UK and rebuilt as required to exacting standards with a more recent check and overhaul by Alan Mann Racing
- Now in outstanding condition throughout with a rewire and retrim just completed
- Finished in Ecurie Ecosse Blue and available at a fraction of the build costs ready to be enjoyed once again
- Accompanied by a removeable Roll Bar which could be reinstated if required by the new custodian
- Please note that the vehicle is not presently road-registered but is accompanied by NOVA Certification
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 165
- Make
- LOTUS
- Model
- XI RECREATION
- Variant
- Sports
- Registration Number
- NOVA
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- AD010/1980
- Engine Number
- FWM/742
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACTSCORE:
110 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 25th March between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back by 9am on Monday morning, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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