<strong>1960 Lotus Elite Coup<br /><br />This original 1960 Lotus Elite is a rare and exciting find just out of long-term storage. Red with tan interior. An extremely desirable and collectible sports-car for straightforward restoration. It's not currently running and is missing its alternator, starter, and distributor. A solid, straight, and honest example with a lot of potential.&nbsp;Launched at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show,&nbsp;Colin Chapman demonstrated that his skills as a racing car designer and constructor could just as easily be applied to production road cars.&nbsp;It was, nevertheless, conceived with competition in mind, as Chapmans sights were set on class wins at Le Mans and the Monte Carlo Rally. A typically innovative design, the Elite featured a fiberglass monocoque body tub, independent suspension all round and four-wheel disc brakes, while the aerodynamically efficient body made the most of the Coventry Climax engines 75bhp, delivering a top speed of 112mph.&nbsp;Offering iconic styling and exciting engineering, these cleverly designed sports-cars are sought by enthusiasts around the world.</strong><br />&nbsp;<ul> <li> <div><strong>Exhilarating and cleverly engineered sports car</strong></div> </li> <li> <div><strong>Colin Chapman's legendary lightweight GT</strong></div> </li> <li> <div><strong>A rare and original sports car icon&nbsp;</strong></div> </li> <li> <div><strong>Excellent example for straightforward restoration</strong><br /> &nbsp;</div> </li></ul><div><strong>Org Price: $56,500<br /><span style="color:#800000;">Discounted Price $49,500</span></strong></div>