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1959 Lotus Elite

VIN: 1222Modified

$43,000

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Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Elkhart Lake, WI; US

  • Event date

    Jul 24 - Jul 25, 1999

  • Lot

    34

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1222

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  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    75

  • Induction

    2x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1957-1963 Lotus Elite

Vehicle details

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Equipment

RHD. Silver painted wire wheels. Thoroughly race prepared by Bob Akin, his first vintage race car. Bob offered persol driving instruction to the buyer. A quality, and undoubtedly quick, Lotus racer.

Market commentary

This is a serious premium over the low to mid $30s Climax engined Elites usually command, however it is also a seriously prepared and instantly competitive race car. Akin, however, wants $52,000 for it.

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