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£53,250
1,460cc-Powered 1961 Lotus Elite Series II
United States • 14 May 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Lotus Elite Series II, a right-hand-drive model, features a 1,460cc Coventry Climax engine and underwent refurbishment including new upholstery and replaced components. It has some cosmetic wear, including paint repairs, but comes with service records and UK documentation.

Condition
7
The car is in overall solid condition with slight wear visible, indicated by paint repairs addressing cosmetic stress cracks. While refurbished with new upholstery and replaced components, the need for paint repairs and the presence of replaced weather seals suggest it's not in near-perfect condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1667
Odometer:
10,500 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1,460cc Coventry Climax FWB Inline-Four Dual SU Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission White Paint Polished Stainless-Steel Grille & Bumpers Red Vinyl Upholstery Bucket Seats & Center Console Magnetic Phone Charger & USB 3.0 Port Rack & Pinion Steering Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Independent Suspension Chrome MWS 15" Wire Wheels Adjustable Spax Dampers Service Records & Historic Photos
This 1961 Lotus Elite is a right-hand-drive Series II model that was imported to the US from the UK during the 1990s, prior to which work involved a repaint in white along with the installation of a 1,460cc Coventry Climax FWB inline-four equipped with dual SU carburetors.
After spending time in Florida, the car was relocated to California in 2023, where it was purchased by its current owner in December 2024.
A subsequent refurbishment included refinishing stress cracks, rebuilding the rear suspension, and installing red vinyl upholstery, gray carpeting, chrome 15″ wire wheels, a magnetic phone charger...
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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