Equipment
RHD. Maybe a car built in 1954 by a partner in Lotus. Then again, its been chopped and reworked at least twice and has a new body, different engine, revised rear axle and replaced front end. The catalog cautions, ... correspondence ... between the previous owner and the Lotus VIII Registrar ... concerning this cars provenance and prospective purchasers are advised to acquaint themselves with its contents.
Market commentary
The catalog caution is much more clear here than it was in the 9 6 02 Goodwood catalog when it sold for +29,900 ($45,950) and the price is much more appropriate to its several incarnations.