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LOTUS MARK VIII ALUMINIUM BODIED SPACEFRAME RACER DISASSEMBLED PROJECT 1953-55

Sale price: £29,995.00 make an offer

Car location: Lymington, United Kingdom

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1953
Doors:
2
Engine:
1500
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LOTUS MARK VIII ALUMINIUM BODIED SPACEFRAME RACER DISASSEMBLED PROJECT 1953-55 for sale

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LOTUS MARK VIII (8) ALUMINIUM BODIED SPACEFRAME RACER DISASSEMBLED PROJECT 1953-1955

The Lotus Mark VIII was the first aerodynamic spaceframe car designed by Colin Chapman hence an important history with Lotus Cars which eventually lead to the very significant Lotus Eleven design.

An ideal opportunity to have a Lotus VIII at a fraction of the cost of an original car.  The car is 95% complete with original rear panel, side panels, bonnet and boot lid with new front nose and front wings.  Ken Nicolls reproduction chassis in correct specification, new wire wheels specially made, Lotus VIII/IX diff housing, MG XPAG engine needing rebuild and repaired Laystall head, twin SU carburettors rebuilt, de dion tube with  brackets but require welding.  Correct suspension, original Lotus radiator, fabricated clutch and racing pedals, machined hubs, E93A steering wheel, correct steering column and some instruments.

No ID, Frame No. or V5.

Excellent value for money at £29,995

Delivery can be arranged.Contact: Vincent Haydon 07860 391320/01590 682508 [email protected]

All Lotus Elan/Europa/+2 and any model Lotus required with low mileage and full service history. Also buying classic Lotus, everything from concours to a basket case, unfinished projects or parts..

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