Lotus Elite series 1, 1960 information
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Lotus cars
was established in the year 1952 by the British engineer Colin Chapman.
Earlier, in the year 1948 the first Lotus saw the light of day. It was
an Austin Seven based trial car which was named Lotus Mk I. The first
company building was located located at old stables in Hensey, north
London. In the year 1954 the company was split into Lotus cars and Team
Lotus for the racing activities. Team Lotus competed in the Formula 1
championships from 1958 until 1994. Concerning the street cars Lotus has
become renown for the Lotus seven and the Super Seven. These ultra light
'street racers' are being produced until this day. The cars are
available ready made and in kit form. Coventry Climax four cylinder in-line
engine Lotus Elite series 1, year 1960. Colour light blue with a blue interior. Only 1029 Lotus Elites have been built of which 450 are estimated to have survived. |