1956 Lotus Eleven

VIN: MKXI171Modified

$146,631

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    London, UK

  • Event date

    Dec 4, 2006

  • Lot

    626

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    MKXI171

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  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Interior Color

    Red leather

  • Exterior Color

    BRGreen

  • Generation

    1956-1958 Lotus Eleven

Vehicle details

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Equipment

RHD. Wire wheels, Climax FWA engine, Weber carbs. Origilly raced by Keith Hall for Team Lotus with six wins, six seconds and three thirds in 16 races in 1956. Later owned by Nick Mason. Historic race prepared within the year and RTR.

Market commentary

One of the most beautiful small sports racers ever built, avidly sought by serious historic racers. This cars Team Lotus history ensures its acceptance anywhere its new owner wants to take it, an attribute that it fully reflected in its price.

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