Equipment
Single SU carb, wire wheels, blackwall tires, original tool kit.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
A 22,966 mile survivor Lotus Elite, a lifetime California car. One of 1,013 built. Generally very sound, though the seats have collapsed and the door trim will tear your pants. Good paint, but the bodywork has the wobbly look common to early fiberglass. Seals have perished, aluminum back bumper is dented. A legitimate survivor.
Market commentary
An intriguing little car that built its own legend for light weight and superior performance. Elites have always been valuable and the price this one brought reflects a meaningful premium for its low miles and originality with at least some hope that the equally legendary Lotus gremlins have been worked out over the past half century.