1955 Lotus 11 Series 1 in California
Engine: FWA 1100cc
Location: Sacramento, California
Price $175,000 US Dollars
This is a Lotus Eleven Le Mans which has been restored to the highest level of originality and reliability. The suspension is deDion with Girling breaks all around. The differential casing is somewhat unusual in that it has the L-shaped oil sump at the bottom. This sump was only used on a few of the very early production cars. The engine is a Coventry climax FWA1100cc which has been rebuilt using all-new parts including Carrillo rods and forged Pistons with the original L-shaped top rings. Crankshaft original designs having been cracked tested and inspected. The carburetors are original SU which also have been freshly rebuilt. The car runs and drives like a dream. This Lotus 11 is of the highest standard to be obtained. It is ready for the racetrack or as a jewel in a Museum. The car may be inspected in Sacramento, California. The Lotus Elevens were race cars built by Lotus from 1956 to 1958. They were designed by Colin Chapman and fitted with a sleek body designed by Frank Costin.
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