Description:

One of 101 Lotus Elan 26Rs produced, this example helped launch the career of Le Mans winner and Can-Am champion, Jackie Oliver. Highly competitive in all pre-66 GT races and eligible for almost everything, including Goodwood, Le Mans Classic, Spa 6 Hours, Peter Auto, Masters, Tour Auto, Modena Cento Ore and more.

OVERVIEW

• One of 101 Elan 26Rs produced by Lotus in period.

• Launched the career of 1969 Le Mans victor and 1974 Can-Am champion, Jackie Oliver, having been raced extensively by the British ace between 1964 and 1965, with period wins at Crystal Palace and Montlhéry.

• Comprehensively rebuilt by Lotus specialist Michael Schryver in the mid-2000s, prior to being reacquired by Oliver and campaigned by him in 2012 at the Goodwood Revival.

• Sold by Jackie Oliver directly to our vendor in 2021.

• Prepared to full FIA specification and accompanied by valid HTP papers.

• Powered by a George Wadsworth-built engine with nine hours remaining until the next scheduled rebuild.

• Road registered in the United Kingdom with a V5.

• Eligible for all major events catering for 1960s GT cars, including the 2025 Goodwood Revival (Fordwater Trophy), the 2025 Le Mans Classic, Spa 6 Hours, Peter Auto’s Sixties Endurance, Masters Gentlemen Drivers, the Tour Auto, Modena Cento Ore, Motor Racing Legends (RAC Pall Mall Cup), GT & Sports Car Cup, HSCC Guards Trophy, and more.

• Also eligible for a number of major events in the US, including the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and HSR’s Daytona and Sebring Classics.

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