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£58,117

1960 Lotus Elite Series II

United States • 5 Jun 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a 1960 Lotus Elite Series II, a left-hand-drive model with a 1,216cc Coventry Climax engine and a ZF four-speed manual gearbox. Refurbished in the 70s and 80s, it features a green exterior, black vinyl interior, and is offered with documentation and refurbishment photos.

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Condition 

7

The car has been refurbished, but there is wear visible in the paint, interior, or wheels. There may be one or two small dents or curb marks that may be present but not prominent. Requires minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1309

Odometer:

38,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

1,216cc Coventry Climax Inline-Four ZF Four-Speed Manual Gearbox Green Paint Black Vinyl 15" Painted Wire Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Refurbishment Photos
This 1960 Lotus Elite is a left-hand-drive Series II model and one of approximately 1,000 examples manufactured during five years of production.

The car was refurbished by its original owner in California in the 1970s and 1980s and was acquired by the selling dealer from the family of its second owner in February 2025.

It has been refinished in green over black and is powered by a 1,216cc Coventry Climax FWE inline-four paired with a ZF four-speed manual gearbox.

Additional equipment includes twin SU carburetors, dual exhaust outlets, 15″ knock-off wire wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel.

This Elite is now offered in Texas as part of the  with manufacturer’s literature, tools, documentation, refurbishment photos, prior judging sheets, and a clean Ohio title.

The Elite debuted at the 1957 London ...

Points of note

£16,690

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£58,179

Median Price (Since 2020)

£105,750

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