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50-Years-Family-Owned 1962 Lotus Elite Series II
United States • 23 Apr 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Lotus Elite Series II is a family-owned classic with a replacement 1,216cc Coventry Climax engine and ZF four-speed manual transmission. While it boasts a refinished white exterior and tan interior, it also presents some imperfections such as paint overspray, wear on the upholstery, and an inoperable speedometer.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear, paint imperfections, and an oil leak is noted. It also has an inoperable speedometer. Some reconditioning would likely be required to bring it up to a higher standard.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1294
Odometer:
61,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Replacement 1,216cc FWE Inline-Four ZF Four-Speed Manual Transmission White Fiberglass Bodywork Tan Upholstery Four-Wheel Independent Suspension Four-Wheel Disc Brakes 15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels Woodgrain Interior Trim Spare Engine & Transmission Included
This 1962 Lotus Elite is a left-hand-drive Series II model and one of approximately 1,000 examples manufactured during five years of production.
Chassis #1294 was reportedly sold new in California, and it was purchased by the current owner’s father-in-law in the 1970s and fitted with a replacement 1,216cc Coventry Climax FWE inline-four and ZF close-ratio four-speed manual transmission with synchromesh.
The fiberglass bodywork is finished in white over tan upholstery, and features include twin SU carburetors, four-wheel disc brakes with inboard rear units, 15″ knock-off wire wheels, dual exhaust outlets, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and a woodgrain dash panel.
This Elite is now offered by the seller, , on behalf of the owner with...
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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