£47,583 • £50,000 - £60,000
1955 Lotus Mk6 - Coventry Climax #74
United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026 • Lot 630
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Lotus Mk6, chassis #74, boasts an impressive racing history since its Goodwood debut, having been driven by notable figures and participating in prestigious events like the Silverstone Classic and Spa Six Hours. Recently, it underwent a comprehensive mechanical refurbishment, making it a competitive and well-sorted entry for premier historic motorsport events.
Condition
7
The car has undergone a comprehensive mechanical refurbishment, and while it has been raced, the work included addressing wear-prone areas like the rear axle, gearbox, clutch, and brakes. The presence of historic FIA papers and a valid MSUK passport also suggest it's maintained to a standard suitable for historic motorsport events. The text indicates that it's a well-sorted example but the description indicates that some reconditioning may be needed.
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Manual
Transmission:
MKVI74
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
PTX 999
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Known as Colin Chapman's first production car, the Lotus Mk6 was, however, sold mostly in component or 'kit' configuration.
This allowed a number of different powertrains to be fitted and helped it to conform to a variety of racing formulae.
First offered in 1952, the Mk6 was built on a sophisticated Chapman-designed multi-tubular chassis constructed by Progress Chassis.
The firm of Williams and Pritchard shaped the aluminium bodywork, while the mechanical components were sourced from the Ford Prefect.
Quickly becoming a favourite among British club racers, the Mk6 introduced, for the first time in a series production car, Chapman's philosophy of 'adding lightness' to boost performance.
The tube-frame chassis weighed only 25kg (55 pounds) and the Mk6's total weight, depending on the drivetrain, was some 432kg (952 pounds).
Despite the modest outputs from the engines used - which ranged from a 1,172cc slide-valve Ford four up to a Coventry Climax - the car showed a top end of ove...
Points of note
£41,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£45,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,583
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 21 2011
Latest MOT Mileage
5,426 miles
Registration Date
1955-08-06
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 22 2010 with 5,426 miles
Passed
On Apr 01 2010 with 5,426 miles
Failed
On Mar 31 2010 with 5,416 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Mar 13 2008 with 5,348 miles
Passed
On Mar 30 2007 with 5,348 miles
Passed
On Mar 29 2006 with 4,924 miles
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