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1955 Lotus Other Le Mans

Sale price: $175,000.00 Make an offer

Car location: United States

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Make:: Lotus
Model:: Other
Year:: 1955
Type:: coop
Color:: Polished aluminum
Mileage:: n/a
Engine:: FWA 1100cc
Fuel Type:: Gasoline
Trim:: Polished aluminum
Interior Color:: Red
Vehicle Title:: Clear
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1955 Lotus Other Le Mans for sale

Current customer rating:

(4.5) based on 279 votes

this is a Lotus 11 Le Mans which has been restored to the highest level of originality and reliability. The suspension is de Dion with Girling breaks all around. The differential casing is somewhat unusual in that it has the L-shaped oil sump at the bottom. This sump was only used on a few of the very early production cars. The engine is a Coventry climax FWA 1100 cc which has been rebuilt using all-new parts including Carrillo rods and forged Pistons with the original L-shaped top rings. Crankshaft original designs having been cracked tested and inspected. The carburetors original SU which also have been freshly rebuilt. The car runs and drives like a dream. This Lotus 11 is of the highest standard to be obtained. It is ready for the racetrack or as a jewel in a Museum. The car may be inspected in Sacramento. California.