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1962 Lotus Elite GT Coupe - Special Equipment

Sweden • 29 Jan 2025

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This is a 1962 Lotus Elite GT Coupe SE, a left-hand drive model, originally delivered in the UK and later imported to Sweden. It features a 1.2-litre 'Coventry Climax' engine, a four-speed manual transmission, and is finished in white with a red leatherette interior. The car has been with its reportedly second owner since 1967, but has been sitting for a long time and will need a service and reconditioning.

Condition

5

The car has been sitting for a long time and has some age-related blemishes. There is evidence of minor repair work on the front end, and a piece of the transmission tunnel trim is missing. The last roadworthiness test was in 1984.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

15,366 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

KEY FACTS This Lotus Elite GT Coupe SE is a sought-after and rewarding classic lightweight British sports car, offered for sale on behalf of its second owner from new.

Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre ‘Coventry Climax’ inline-four, fed by twin SU carburettors, delivering around 86PS to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.

This left-hand drive example was originally a UK-delivered model, which was later imported to Sweden, and is offered for sale on behalf of the reportedly second owner from new, who has owned the car since 1967.

The odometer indicates 24,729 Kms, which the seller believes to be accurate, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Introduced in 1960, the Lotus Elite SE (Special Equipment) featured desirable factory enhancements including twin SU carburettors, a fabricated exhaust manifold, sought-after ‘ZF’ gearboxes, and Lucas PL700 headlights.

This example is finished in a timeless shade of white with contrasting sa...