1965 Lotus Elan 26 "R"

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1965 Lotus Elan 26 "R"

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  • Model
    Lotus Elan 26 "R"
  • Year
    1965
  • Condition
    Restored
  • Body Type
    Coupe
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol
  • Power
    132 kw (179 hp)
  • Mileage
    5,000 km
  • Address
    Lijsterstraat 143620 Lanaken
  • Country
  • Published
    Jan 03, 2025
VIN
26 - 4449
Color
Green
Metallic
No
Engine
1600
Engine Number
N/A
Chassis Number
N/A
Gearbox
Manual
Steering Wheel
RHD
Drive Wheels
RWD
1st Reg. Country
Germany
Doors
2/3
Interior Color
Green
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Description

“I drive my Elan for pleasure – Not because I have to” (Jim Clark)
1965 Lotus Elan 26”R”
Ticks all boxes
FIA HTP, Road Registration, New certified cage
Eligible for just about everything

Like all Lotuses, the 26R values low weight over power. This example was built by leading specialist Wolfgang Kirsten in Germany and has won the FHR HTGT championship.
In 2023 the car was professionally rebuilt and was equipped with a new latest spec FIA certified Safety Cage.

This spectacular Lotus Elan is a very competitive device and eligible for all important events like the Peter Auto series, Masters Racing, Spa 3 and 6 hours, The International SuperSixties championship and many more.
This little gem could be your race weapon for the new season at a price well below the cost to build one.

Some specs

Drivetrain
FIA Correct all steel engine, built by Günter Stellwagen, 10 hours.
Dyno sheet available, 179,2 HP
Magnesium Bellhousing
Correct Alloy SC/CR gearbox, 10 hours.
Mag/Alloy Limited Slip Differential 4.1 Ratio.

Suspension / Brakes
Front and rear anti roll bar.
Koni dampers front and rear.
Adjustable brake balance.
Magnesium wheels.

General
Right Hand Drive.
Valid German Road registration.
New certified high spec FIA Safety Cage by V.A. Fabrication offering extra safety and chassis stiffness.
Carbon Tillet seat valid until 2029.
Safety harness valid until December 2026
60L Continental Safety tank valid until December 2027 and renewable until 2029.

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