1958 Lotus Eleven

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Frame Number: LB42/818 Engine Number: FWE400/41/9573 Gearbox Number: BMC type A Logbook: MANZ Condition: Very Good Price:  80,000 New Zealand Dollars ONO Neg  Currency_Convert Location: Auckland New Zealand   This listing has been viewed 14871 times.

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This car started life as a Lotus Elite,chassis no LB42/818. It was remanufactured by Peter Bruin in 1984 when no fibreglass monocoque chassis were available for the Lotus Elite. As all the mechanical components were identical to Lotus Eleven, it was built on a new chassis to original factory specifictions.The engine has been rebuilt with a machined steel crankshaft and since run only approx.1000 miles on the road and in one hill climb on seal.

Recent Competition History

Engine

• Manufacturer: Coventry Climax
• Type: Petrol 4stroke
• Induction: Twin 40 DCOE Weber Carburettors nomally aspirated
• Heads: Alloy
• Block: Alloy
• Crankshaft: Machined steel
• Connecting Rods: Steel
• Pistons: Alloy
• Camshaft: 1
• Valves: 8
• Flywheel: Steel

Fuel System

• Fuel Tank
• Fuel Type: Racing fuel/pump gas

Oil/Water System

• Radiator: Aluminium
• Water Rad Location: Front
• Water Pump: Alloy
• Oil Cooler: no

Electrical System

• Ignition: Lucas Coil & Distributer
• Alternator: Generator
• Battery: 12 Volt

Transmission

• Manfacturer: BMC
• Type: A
• Gears: 4 forward manual
• Shifter: Stick

Rear End

• Manufacturer: Lotus

Body

• Construction: Alloy with Fibreglass Bonet & rear
• Color: Green
• Paint: Laquer
• Condition: Excellent

Chassis

• Type: Spaceframe
• Builder: Peter Bruin
• Material: Steel
• Finish: Grey
• Front Suspension: Idependant by swing axles with coil spring-dampers
• Rear Suspension: De Dion with wheels located by parallel training arms coil spring dampers
• Brakes: Hydraulic Disks outboard front &inboard rear
• Steering: Rack & pinion
• Wheels: 15 inch Spoked
• Tires: Road tyres radial 145 SR 15

Interior

• Color/Finish: Red vinyl bench seat & dash
• Material: Alloy
• Restraints: Lap belts with shoulder straps for driver
• Guages: Tachometer,speedometer,oil preasure,water temp, voltmtre
• Steering Wheel: Aluminium spokes with wheel covered in red leather.
• Condition: excellent

Spares

• one spare wheel

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