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| Launched in February 1956, the Eleven confirmed Lotus' credentials as a manufacturer of class winning sports racers. The work of Colin Chapman and Frank Costin respectively, its lightweight multi-tubular spaceframe chassis was clothed with two-piece aluminium bodywork. The Eleven proved highly successful at Club, National and International level. A class win at the 1956 Le Mans 24-hours added further impetus to sales and the model could be had in Sport, Club or Le Mans guises. The latter was the most expensive and boasted a De Dion back axle and four-wheel disc brakes. Subtly revised for 1957, the Eleven Series 2 gained an improved front suspension design (via double wishbones) and wider wheels / tyres. Lotus were again able to claim class honours at the 1957 Le Mans 24-hours and by summer of the following year some 270 Lotus Elevens had been made. A letter on file from the Historic Lotus Register suggests that this particular example is one of the first ten Lotus Eleven Series 2 cars to be built. To desirable 'Le Mans' specification, it is equipped with a De Dion back axle, Coventry Climax FWE-series engine, Historic Lotus Register ID plate and four-wheel disc brakes. Offered for sale with current FIA HTP papers, it is potentially eligible for the Stirling Moss Trophy or Le Mans Classic as well as various VSCC events.
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