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£87,259 (Est: £89,927 - £119,902)
1956 Lotus Eleven Le Mans
United States • 13 Aug 2026 • Lot 19
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AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Lotus Eleven Le Mans is a rare Series 1 example with its original chassis and aluminum body, delivered new to the US in Le Mans specification. It has a recently rebuilt Coventry Climax engine and is race-ready with extensive documentation, making it eligible for premier historic racing events.
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The car has been well-maintained and restored, with a recently rebuilt engine and a cosmetic restoration in 2017. It retains its original chassis and bodywork. While it has an active racing history, there are no mentions of dents, significant scratches, or curb marks. It is race-ready and has logbooks and a Historic Technical Passport.
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1460cc Coventry Climax FWB OHV Inline Four-Cylinder Engine Twin Carburetors Approximately 140bhp and 120 lb-ft of Torque Close-Ratio Manual "Dog Box" Transmission Independent Front Suspension De Dion Rear Suspension Four-Wheel Disc Brakes * One of approximately 150 Series 1 Lotus Elevens built * Delivered new to the United States in Le Mans specification * Retains original chassis and aluminum bodywork * Successfully campaigned in premier historic racing events, including six Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunions * Freshly rebuilt Coventry Climax engine by Marcovicci-Wenz Engineering * Race ready with HMSA and VSCCA logbooks and Historic Technical Passport THE CAR OFFERED According to Graham Capel's authoritative reference work, Lotus – The Historic Years 1956–58 , chassis number 220 was delivered new to the United States in the highly desirable Le Mans specification—precisely the configuration in which it is presented today.
One of approximately 270 Lotus Elevens produced in total—and ...
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£28,125
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£71,012
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£198,563
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