Description:

Delivered new in Switzerland by Hauri Motor Service, and immediately fitted with the rare “Costin Nose” as confirmed from the numerous period pictures. Raced by Pierre De SIebenthal in important events like the 1964 Nurburgring "1000kms”, Monza "Coppa Intereuropa", the "Ollon-Villars" hillclimb (at the time valid for the World Championship) etc. Totally restored from the original body, and still fitted with its totally rebuilt matching no. engine and original chassis plate. New ZF gearbox. Limited slip differential. Twin 40 DCOE Weber carbs. Five bearing camshaft. Borrani bi-metallic wire wheels. Ready for race, rally or road use. Recently road registered in the EU and therefore eminently useable for road racing events like Modena 100 Ore, Tour Auto etc. The Elite has just successfully partecipated to the Ollon-Villars historic hillclimb (August 2022), the same race it did in 1963. Unique opportunity to own an historically significant, very original Elite fitted with the rare Costin Nose (less than 10 Elites got this modification) raced in period. Lots of original documents included: race programs, pictures, Lotus Heritage certificate etc. and some spare parts including all what is needed to bring it back to RHD, if needed. Private sale.

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Lotus Lotus Elite Costin