Gifted to Innes Ireland as part of his Formula One contract with Lotus Extensive history file with period photographs and documentation Double entrant to the Goodwood Tourist Trophy Raced frequently throughout Europe in period Recent 2-year comprehensive restoration Eligible for Goodwood Revival, Member s Meeting, and other historic racing events Furlonger are pleased to offer this Lotus Elite Competition Coupe, originally gifted to F1 driver Innes Ireland in 1960 as part of his Formula One contract with Team Lotus, and personally handed over to him by Colin Chapman (Photographs present with history file).

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1182 has recently undergone a 2-yeear comprehensive ground-up restoration by respected specialist Hawker Racing, and has formed part of one of the finest car collections in the U.K.

1960 proved a successful year for Team Lotus in Formula One, with Innes Ireland securing 3 podiums in the all-new Lotus Type 18.

Ireland used the Elite strictly as a road car to commute to...