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Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus, designed this fiberglass monocoque Lotus Elite. 'The sports car of tomorrow.' It was the first car to be built without a chassis. All steering and suspension components are bolted directly to the body. It has four wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. It also utilizes an all-aluminum Coventry-Climax engine.
This car was an early production design that was displayed in Detroit in 1959. Then it was shipped to a Jaguar dealer in Cleveland, Ohio where it was purchased by Mr. Timmons.
After 10 years, the car was parked and enjoyed only by squirrels for the next 38 years. After its restoration and return to use, it has once again seen action in autocross where the same car and driver have won trophies 50 years apart.
This car was an early production design that was displayed in Detroit in 1959. Then it was shipped to a Jaguar dealer in Cleveland, Ohio where it was purchased by Mr. Timmons.
After 10 years, the car was parked and enjoyed only by squirrels for the next 38 years. After its restoration and return to use, it has once again seen action in autocross where the same car and driver have won trophies 50 years apart.
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1960 Lotus Elite Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lotus Elite
(Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)
| 1960 Lotus Elite Chassis#: 1081 Sold for USD$72,800 2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island |   |
| 1960 Lotus Elite Race Car Chassis#: EB2021692 Sold for USD$67,200 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
| 1960 Lotus Elite S2 Chassis#: EB1998 Sold for USD$78,131 2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
| 1960 Lotus Elite série 2 Chassis#: 1257 Sold for USD$102,214 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
| 1960 LOTUS LX GRAND TOURING TWO-SEATER Chassis#: 1255 Sold for USD$212,495 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
| 1960 Lotus Elite Series II Chassis#: 1296 Sold for USD$97,900 2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1960 Lotus Elite Series II Chassis#: 1296 Sold for USD$93,500 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction | |
| 1960 Lotus Elite- Ex Jay Chamberlain Sold for USD$115,237 2012 Coys Auction - Monaco 'Legende et Passion' | |
| 1960 Lotus Elite Sold for USD$63,754 2007 Coys Auction - Legende et Passion | |
| 1960 Lotus Elite Coupe Chassis#: 1295 Sold for USD$71,808 2005 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | |
| 1960 Lotus Elite S1 Coupe Chassis#: 1220 Sold for USD$32,858 2005 Bonhams - Collector's Motor Cars | |
| 1960 LOTUS ELITE COUPE Sold for USD$47,000 2002 Kruse Auction - Auburn, IN |
Lotus Elites That Failed To Sell At Auction
1960 Lotus Elite's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Lotus Type 14 Series 1 Elite Two-Seat Grand Touring Coupé | 1182 | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
| 1960 Lotus Elite | 1187 | 2017 RM Sotheby's : Paris | $75,000 | $85,000 |
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