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£35,768

47-Years-Owned 1962 Lotus Elite Series II

United States • 8 Dec 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1962 Lotus Elite Series II, owned for 47 years, features a replacement 1.2-liter Coventry Climax engine, a four-speed manual transmission, and a green and silver repaint from 2020. While refurbished with some new parts, the car has some mechanical issues that need addressing, such as leaks and steering issues, along with some inoperative lights.

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Condition 

6

The car has been refurbished and repainted, but there are some noted issues such as a torn rack-and-pinion boot, play in the steering, an oil leak, an illuminated ignition warning lamp, and an inoperative turn-signal indicator. The mileage is also unknown. These issues suggest moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

PXEB1303

Odometer:

1,500 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 1.2-Liter Coventry Climax Inline-Four Single SU Carburetor Four-Speed Manual Transmission Left-Hand Drive Repainted Green & Gray Gray Vinyl Upholstery 15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Independent Suspension Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel Simpson Latch-&-Link Belts Service Manuals & Records
This 1962 Lotus Elite is believed to have been sold new as a kit and acquired by the current owner as a disassembled project in 1978.

It was subsequently refurbished over the next two decades as part of a build completed circa 2002 and was later repainted in its current green and silver paint scheme circa 2020.

The car rides on an independent suspension coupled with disc brakes and 15″ knock-off wire wheels at all four corners.

Inside, gray vinyl–trimmed bucket seats paired with Simpson latch-and-link belts are accompanied by a wood-rimmed steering wheel and Smiths instrumentation.

Power is from a replacement 1.2-liter Coventry Climax FWE inline-four equipped with a single SU carb...

Points of note

£16,690

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£58,179

Median Price (Since 2020)

£105,750

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