£35,000 - £40,000
1962 Lotus Elite Series 2
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 62
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Lotus Elite, originally a standard model, has been upgraded to 'Super 95' specification with twin Weber carburetors and features a reupholstered interior dating back to 1997. It saw racing use in Germany before returning to Britain in the 1990s and has had only two owners since 1994, with some repairs to the front end after damage in 2008.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, some reconditioning required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
1621
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
22 DYW
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration No: 22 DYWChassis No: 1621MOT: Exempt
Believed to have started life as an SU-carburetted car, but uprated to 'Super 95' specification with twin Weber 40DCOEs
Understood to have been previously exported to Germany and used for racing and then repatriated in the 1990's
Pleasingly retains many original features, including much of its original interior
Unveiled at the 1957 London Motor Show, the Elite (Type 14) was not only Colin Chapman's first production road car but also the world's first fibreglass monocoque (a contributory factor to its reputed 1,508lb.
kerb weight).
Perhaps influenced by the FIA's recently introduced 1,300cc GT racing class, the newcomer's specification included Formula Two-derived all-round independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes (inboard at the rear).
Powered by a Coventry-Climax SOHC four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission, the basic variant claimed a top speed of over 120mph.
The work of Peter Kirwin-Taylor, aero...
Points of note
£16,690
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£59,083
Median Price (Since 2020)
£105,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 27 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
25,617 miles
Registration Date
1962-05-26
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