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1957 Lotus XI Series 1 Le Mans
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 23 Jul 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Lotus Eleven Series I, chassis #384, is a competitive Le Mans Sports Racer with a rich history, including racing in New Zealand and the UK. It features a Glyn Peacock Coventry Climax FWB 1490cc engine producing 124 bhp and retains its original registration 'UNM 909'.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in excellent competitive race trim with a 25-year race patina on its original dark BRG body panels. It has been well-maintained and successfully campaigned in VSCC and other race events. The listing mentions a comprehensive history file and that the car is ready to be used competitively.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
MKII-384
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
UNM 909
RHD/LHD:
RHD
A competitive competition car bearing its original registration...
In pursuit of ultimate performance, Lotus was one of the first motor manufacturers to truly investigate the effect of aerodynamics on a racing car, and thus in 1956 the Lotus Eleven was born.
Colin Chapman recognised that aviation techniques could be applied to design and manufacture the bodywork, leading him to hire a De Havilland Aircraft engineer by the name of Frank Costin to commission an aerodynamic road car that was also capable on a circuit.
The car was available in 3 various forms, from a Sports model with a 36 horsepower Ford engine, through the Club with a 75 horsepower Coventry Climax engine, up to the Le Mans Sports racer, which featured a 1,462cc Coventry Climax engine.
We are pleased to offer this fabulous looking Lotus Eleven Series I, known by its original chassis number #384 and importantly retaining its original chassis plate.
From a private collection of actively raced historic Lotus cars by our...
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£28,125
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