1957 Lotus 11 LeMans Series 2 Chassis Spec Sheet

1957 Lotus 11 LeMans Series 2

Serial Number: 317 Frame Number: tbd Engine Number: FWE 400-15-8168 Gearbox Number: tbd Logbooks: SVRA Condition: excellent Price: $79,000 U.S. Location: Midwestern U.S.
Description The object of a complete restoration done in England the car has seen little use since coming to the U.S. It is to proper Series 2 LeMans spec, having the single seat cockpit and head fairing and tall screen. Really just broken in since a total rebuild it is attractive and race ready.

History

The car was constructed between 7/19/57 and 9/20/57 and was originally sold to a Mr. Dickson. The car was sent to New Zealand early on and has extensive race history there. Early in it's career it was rebodied with the current glasfibre front and rear panels. For most of it's New Zealend career it ran in a blue livery which was replaced by the current at the time of restoration. The car was shipped to England for restoration by the last New Zealand owner who subsequently sold it to the current American owner. The car is known to the Historic Lotus Register.

Recent Competition History

Engine

Coventry Climax 1265 cc.

Gearbox

Final Drive

DeDion rear with wishbone

Body

Alloy center sections
glassfibre front and rear shells

Chassis

mild steel spaceframe
Front Suspension: double a-arm, coil over
Rear Suspension: Chapman strut
Steering: rack and pinion
Brakes: disk, inboard rear
Wheels: wire

Interior

correct red vinyl clad dash
red seat covers with white piping
red steering wheel
period instruments

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