1958 Lotus Eleven Series II at the 2011 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

1B : 1955-61 Under 2000cc

2A : 1955-62 GT Cars

2B : 1958-63 Formula Junior

3A : Jaguar

3B: 1955-61 Sports Racing

4A : 1973-82 IMSA

4B : 1966-83 Formula 1

5A: 1960-68 Sports Racing USRRC

5B: 1947-55 Sports Racing and GT

6A : Ferrari GTO

6B : 1981-89 FIA Mfg.

7A: 1963-66 GT Cars over 2500CC

7B : 1961-66 GT under 2500cc

8A : 1964-76 FIA Mfg. Champ

8B : 1967-74 Can-AM

9A : 1966-71 Trans-Am

1B : 1955-61 Under 2000cc Vehicles

1955 Cooper T39

1955 Elva MKI

1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder

1956 Lotus Eleven

1957 Elva MKIIA

1957 Lotus Eleven

1958 Lotus Eleven Series II

1958 Lotus Fifteen

1958 VAY Special

1959 Ambro Peerless Special

1959 Byers Volvo Special CR90

1959 Cooper Monaco MKI Type 57

1959 Lola MK1

1959 Lotus 17

1960 Centaur Piranha CRV-II

1960 Lola MK1

1960 Porsche 718/RS60

Information on the 1958 Lotus Eleven Series II

More photographs of the 1958 Lotus Eleven Series II

Colin Chapman drew the concept, and built the cars from 1956 to 1958, in cahoots with Frank Costin, ace aerodynamicist, who styled the bodywork. The Eleven was a hugely successful car in every sense, establishing both Chapman's and Costin's credibility once and for all. About 270 cars were built around a tubular space frame chassis with 1100 or 1500cc Coventry Climax 4-cylinder up front, canted over to reduce frontal area, de Dion rear with Girling disc brakes all around.

Approximately 300 Lotus Elevens were constructed between 1956 and 1958. This car was delivered in October 1957 to Michael Taylor, a well known English racer. The car was maintained and race prepared by Innes Ireland, who teamed with Tylor for the 1958 LeMans.

Unfortunately, a failed distributor shaft at the far side of the track eliminated them in the 19th hour. Later that year, and in 1959, Taylor competed in 27 events with ten outright wins.

No. 506 was discovered in storage in England in 1988 and underwent a complete restoration to original standards at Crosthwaite and Gardiner.

It was acquired by present owner in 1992 and has participated in over 60 race weekends since.

Also photographed at :

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion >> 1B : 1955-61 Sports Racing Cars under 2000cc

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion >> Early Production Cars

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion >> 1955-1961 Sports Racing Cars Under 2000cc

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion >> Historic Race

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion >> Paddock

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion >> 1956-61 Sports Racing Cars Under 2500cc

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion >> Group 3

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion >> 1956-1960 Sport Racing Cars under 2500cc

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