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1966 Lotus Elan Race Car

Source: private party
Anytown, U.S.A.
portfolio
Posted: 12 Feb 2008

Specs & Details

Exterior Color: red
Sold For: $28,100

This Lotus Elan has been a race car since 1988 when it was built for vintage racing by Harry Mathews from a street car owned by automotive artist Michael Mate. It was prepared to the 1967 SCCA GCR with specific Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing allowed exceptions, a dry sump system and CV joints instead of doughnuts. It is on its fourth Logbook and has raced at tracks from Kent Washington and Laguna Seca, CA to Watkins Glen New York and VIR. It has always been reliable and successful. Driven by Greg Mathews it was a frequent overall winner in RMVR, when driven by me it has been a consistent top five finisher and 1st or 2nd in class with regularity. In 2000, the car was given a ground up restoration by 3R Automotive a well known race prep shop and Pebble Beach restoration shop. The car has had about 25 events since that rebuild. In 2003 the engine was completely redone by Dave Vegher of Veloce West with only the block and crank used from the past. Everything else was new. The engine was built for torque and reliability and has had only 13 races on it since it was built. In 2005, Clive Chapman, son of Colin Chapman and proprietor of Classic Team Lotus drove the car, pronounced it wonderful and signed the dashboard. This is a great, fun, reliable car that has given me much enjoyment over the 11 years I have raced it. Now I'm hanging it up and saying goodbye to an old friend. I am looking for a good home - someone who will appreciate it and have as much fun as I have had.

History

The venues tell the story: Second Creek Raceway, Mountain view, Pueblo, LaJunta, Steamboat, Phoenix International, Heartland Park, Las Vegas,Stapleton, Road America, Pikes Peak Intl, Seattle Raceway, Portland International,Laguna Seca, Sears Point, Mosport, Gingerman, Texas World, VIR, Watkins Glen. Mid Ohio and Gateway Park. All successful weekends with only a handful of DNF's.

Recent Competition History

Numerous class wins, Pick of the Liter Several overall wins in RMVR events.

Performance Data
* Class: C Production
* Weight: 1425 lbs
* Track: Road America 2:48, Pueblo 1:47

Engine
* Engine Builder: Dave Vegher
* Manufacturer: Lotus
* Type: Twin Cam
* Displacement: 1594 cc
* Horsepower: 168
* Torque: 138
* Induction: Twin Weber DCOE 45
* Heads: Cryogenically Treated/ Dave Vegher flowed
* Block: Stock
* Main Caps: Std
* Crankshaft: Steel
* Connecting Rods: Carillo
* Pistons: J & E
* Camshaft: Mid range
* Valves: Stainless
* Valve Train: DOHC
* Clutch: Tilton
* Pressure Plate: Tilton
* Flywheel: Tilton
* Exhaust: Four Branch
* Total Time: Unkown
* Races: 13
* Dry Sump with 8 quart tank in right headlight pod

Fuel System
* Fuel Cell
* Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
* Age: 2002
* Capacity: 8 Gallons
* Fuel Pump: Holly
* Fuel Type: 102 Octane

Oil/Water System
* Radiator: Standard Triumph
* Water Rad Location: Stock
* Water Pump: Standard
* Oil Cooler: Yes
* Oil Cooler Location: Front of Rad

Electrical System
* Ignition: Crane
* Alternator: Total Loss
* Battery: Optima

Transmission
* Manfacturer: Leeson in Lotus Case
* Type: 4 speed close ratio
* Gears: Straight cut Dog Ring
* Shifter: Standard
* Trans Cooler: None
* Races: 4 races
* Magnsium 26 R Bellhousing

Rear End
* Manufacturer: Lotus
* Type: Quaife
* Ratio: 4.11
* Case: Lotus
* Differential: Torsen Limited Slip
* Axles: Special Hardened JAE Axles
* Races: 17 races
* Full CV Joints

Body
* Construction: Fiberglass on Steel X frame per 1967 GCR
* Color: Red
* Paint: Sikkens Urethane
* Condition: Good
* Shows some age cracks

Chassis
* Type: Cruciform Sheet Steel reinforced and gusseted
* Builder: Lotus
* Material: Steel
* Finish: Black Sikkens Urethane
* Condition: Excellent
* Front Suspension: Stock with Gusseted A arms Adjustable perch
* Rear Suspension: Stock with Gusseted Towersand adjustable perch
* Shocks: Spax New at major rebuild in 2000
* Brakes: Stock w/ Porterfield Pads
* Steering: Rack and Pinion
* Wheels: Panasport 13X 5
* Tires: Hoosier Vintage TD A70 X 13

Interior
* Color/Finish: Black
* Material: Carpet and Vinyl
* Fire System: Phoenix Halon
* Restraints: Pyrotect New 2005
* Guages: Autometer
* Steering Wheel: Leather
* Seat: Momo Race seat

Spares
* No spares other than 1 Panasport

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Lotus Elan is the name of two convertible cars and one fixed head coupé produced by Lotus Cars. The original Type 26, 26R Racing version (of the S1 Elan), 36R Racing version (of the S2 Elan), 36 Fixed Head Coupe, 45 Drop Head Coupe, and the "Type 50" +2 Coupe, circa 1962 to 1975, are commonly known as the '60s Elans. The Type M100 from 1989 to 1995, is also commonly known as the 1990s Elan.

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