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This Lotus Elite was constructed on January 10th of 1963 and was invoiced to Ecurie Shirlee, the American racing umbrella of Bob Challman, who often imported Elites into the United States for distribution to American drivers and teams.
This vehicle is one of 1,035 examples produced and one of only 710 believed to remain today. It is a Special Equipment model that has a close-ratio ZF transmission, a Stage 2 high-lift camshaft, Weber carburetors and Borrani wire wheels with new Pirelli tires.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $99,000, which included buyer's premium.
This vehicle is one of 1,035 examples produced and one of only 710 believed to remain today. It is a Special Equipment model that has a close-ratio ZF transmission, a Stage 2 high-lift camshaft, Weber carburetors and Borrani wire wheels with new Pirelli tires.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $99,000, which included buyer's premium.
2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $99,000
1963 Lotus Elite Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lotus Elite
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
| 1963 Lotus Elite SE Chassis#: US64EB1921 Sold for USD$123,200 2025 Broad Arrow Auctions : Academy of Art University Collection | |
| 1963 Lotus Elite SE Chassis#: 1921 Sold for USD$99,000 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company |   |
| 1963 Lotus Elite MK II Chassis#: EB2003 Sold for USD$45,498 2007 Coys Auction - Spring 2007 |
Lotus Elites That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Lotus Elite's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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