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1965 / C Lotus Elan - SOLD

This is an exact replica of the famous '26R' Elan which has been raced/rallied during the last decade very successfully by the legendary Le Mans racer - John Sheldon and his partner Leslie Phillips. 

Well known on the European circuit, this is probably the most successful pre-'65 car to regularly participate in Tours, Rallies and Races with a consistent and outstanding track record. Still capable of winning at the highest level this car is now priced to sell today.

The results and specification below speak for themselves, whilst a comprehensive spares package is available by seperate negotiation:


Specification

Chassis nº 26/ 4642


Engine: Lotus twin cam. FIA or Tour specification


All steel specification


Stainless steel exhaust system


Alternator. Lightweight. High performance


Starter motor. Lightweight. Hig performance


Repositioned lightweight race battery


Bodyshell Lightweight wide arch 26 R specification.


Poly carbonate windows


Heated windscreen


Lightweight headlight conversion


High ratio steering rack


Chassis: Modified. 


Gearbox. Magnesium alloy case. Homologated ratios. Internal changes. Housing altered to allow quick change of entire gearbox


Diferential. Altered to allow rapid change of ratio.


Cooling. Alloy radiator. Alloy swirl pot and de aerator. High speed cooling fan


Dampers Fronts, Single adjustable, Rears single adjustable. Rose jointed mounts


Adjustable ride heights, front and rear.


Adjustable rear wishbones


Extinguisher sytem fully plumbed. FIA certificate


Wheels 6J and 13 inch diameter. Magnesium alloy


Tyres Yokohama A48


Brakes Alloy calipers. Specified pad material. Adjustable bias


Fuel cell Premier fuel systems rubber cell  Specific design to bring fuel mass towards centre of car and as low as possible. With FIA certification renewed August 2010


Roll cage Safety Systems cage modified and integrated into chassis. Rear impact safety brace. FIA certification


Seats Purpose made carbon weave


Electronic Brantz


Communication  system Stilo. Allows connection to mobile phone as well as high quality cockpit conversation





Spares package



7 magnesium alloy wheels


Alternate front anti roll bar


Differential output shafts


Set drive shafts


Brake discs


Set handcut Yokohama wet tyres


4 corners


Mag gearbox






Race history



2004 Tour de España
Overall winner



2005 Mallorca Classic
Overall winner



2005 Tour Auto Overall
winner



2005
Troféo Florio rtd. Broken rotor arm



2005 Tour Britannia 5th



2005 Coppa Costa
Smeralda Overall winner



2006 Mallorca Classic
2 nd overall. Class winner



2006 Tour Auto
retd.
(while leading on final day.
Detached coil lead )



2006 Modena Cento Ore
8tth ( Overall fastest elapsed time on event )



2006 Manx Rally rtd.
Damaged wishbone.



2006 Tour Britannia 2nd
Class win



2006 Coppa Costa
Smeralda 3rd Class win



2006
Tour de España 2nd






£SOLD

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