1961 Lotus Elite S2 Race Car

Lotus Elite No. 1619 was first registered in 1961 and re-built as a race car in 2006. It has a current FIA Historic Technical Passport (HTP) until 31st December 2025, and as such is eligible for some of the most prestigious historic events throughout the UK and Europe including Goodwood Revival, Le Mans Classic, Silverstone Festival as well as the popular Equipe Pre '63.

With quality rather than cost in mind, this Elite was re-built to the very highest standards on a new CBU body shell, with lightweight bonnet, boot lid and doors.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine:Coventry Climax FWE 1, 216cc
Freshly rebuilt with only rolling road time
Original block with new liners
Ported Head
Billet Cam and Carriers
Duplex timing chain on vernier cam pulley
ARP bolts and studs
Sainz long conrods
Omega Pistons
Doug Kiddie crankshaft
Steel inlet/ exhuast valves
High Pressure oil pump

Gearbox:
ZF gearbox with Quaife close ratio internals

Differential:
Quaife ATB

Spares package includes:
Close ratio MG gearbox
4 wheels with Dunlop tyres (2 unused)
4 new Dunlop tyres (2 x 4. 50 2 x 5. 00)
Numerous sets of springs and uprights
Starter battery pack
Various boxes of smaller parts

The vehicle also comes with a file of paperwork, including the current V5 and the original logbook. There are historic pictures of the car, as well as a photographic record of the race build from 2006. The original bodyshell (albeit in poor condition) is also available should the new owner wish to retain it.

As one would expect with a car built to exacting standards, this Elite is in superb mechanical condition throughout and this is also reflected in the excellent condition of the body and paintwork.

Automotive Sporting Heritage in partnership with MK14 Components are specialists in the Lotus Elite. As such, we have comprehensively examined this Elite, and produced our 130 point vehicle check report which comes with the car. Our findings confirm the car's superb condition and that is ready for immediate use on the track.

We would be happy to discuss any future involvement, assistance or help in running the car with potential new owners.

In addition to this Elite we are delighted to be able to offer a choice of road going Elites for sale.

We would be pleased to discuss with potential buyers, this superb opportunity to own and race one of these iconic vehicles.