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195 Lotus Elan S2000 26R

For sale: 1965 Lotus Elan Race Car

Technical specifications

Item location:
Spring Park, Minnesota, United States
Make:
Lotus
Model:
Elan
SubModel:
S2000 26R
Type:
Coupe
Trim:
Race Car
Year:
1965
Mileage:
1
VIN:
26-s2-29
Color:
Red
Engine size:
1.6 Inline 4
Number of cylinders:
4
Fuel:
110
Transmission:
Manual
Drive type:
RWD
Interior color:
Black
Vehicle Title:
Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
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Description

History:

The 26R is the lightweight racing version of the Lotus Elan road car. Only 52 Series One and 45 Series Two 26Rs were built. Lotus factory records show that this car sold to Dutchess Motors in Millerton, New York. The car’s authenticity is well-documented with period photographs and a letter from Peter Brand of Lotus Cars England, correspondence from the various owners, and it is recognized by Tony Thompson, the Lotus Registrar, as 26S229. 26-S2-29 had a successful USA, SCCA and Canadian racing history with Max Narriere and Harry Bysie, Canadian “C” production champion in 1968. Many time race winner in historic racing in past years. Has racing log book and current FIA HTP papers

This car has an extensive racing history that can be provided to an interested party. It has spent its recent time at Donnybrooke Motorsports in Spring Park, MN for all service, race prep,and track side service.

There is a historical technical passport on this car as well, along with meticulous records.


Ownership History




1965 Lotus 26R


Chassis # 26-S2-29



Dutchess Auto Sales


Max Narriere


Harry Bisye


Don Orosco


Steve Forristall Cars


Ronald Finger


Grand Prix Classics


Rob Burt


Mike Taradash


Thomas Shelton


Grand Prix Classics


Hans Hugenholtz


Donnybrooke Motorsports


http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/june-2009/116/lotus-elan-26r


http://www.grandprixclassics.com/1965-lotus-26r/


Please contact Donnybrooke Motorsports with any questions. 952-471-0072

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