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57-Years-Owned 1962 Lotus Elite Series II
United States • 17 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Lotus Elite, owned by the seller for 57 years, underwent a restoration in 2012, which included body and interior work, and an engine rebuild with Weber carburetors. It features several upgrades like stainless-steel headers and four-wheel disc brakes and has received awards post-restoration. Some paint flaws and wear on the carpets were reported.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car has been restored with attention to detail, including bodywork, paint, and interior. The seller has owned it for 57 years. The car has won an award post-restoration and undergone recent mechanical work, indicating continued care. Discoloration of carpets and minor paint flaws were reported, indicating that it isn't in perfect condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1353
Odometer:
39,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1,216cc Coventry Climax Inline-Four Dual Weber 40 DCOE Carburetors Stainless-Steel Exhaust Headers ZF Four-Speed Manual Gearbox Blue & Silver Paint 15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Black Leather Upholstery Four-Point Harnesses Matching Scale Model Car Cover Literature Collection
This 1962 Lotus Elite is a right-hand-drive Series II model that has been owned since 1967 by the seller, Tom Dickson, founder of Blendtec and star of the “Will It Blend?” series.
A restoration completed in 2012 involved soda-blasting the fiberglass body and repainting it in blue and silver as well as re-trimming the interior in black leather and rebuilding the 1,216cc Coventry Climax FWE inline-four.
The engine was outfitted with dual Weber 40 DCOE carburetors and stainless-steel exhaust headers, and it is backed by a fully synchronized ZF four-speed manual gearbox.
Additional equipment includes a bullet-style side mirror, four-point harnesses, 15” knock-off wire wheels, and four-wheel disc...
Points of note
£16,690
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£58,179
Median Price (Since 2020)
£105,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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