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Lotus Elan 26R Specification

1964 · Manual · Black

£64,500

Listed today at Dylan Miles, Tunbridge Wells. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1964
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 1.6-litre four-cylinder
Power: 165 bhp
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Black
Doors: 2
Generation: Type 26R (Series 1)

About this car

This Lotus Elan has been built to 26R specification, the competition version of Colin Chapman's lightweight roadster. The Elan was already a benchmark for handling in the 1960s, and the 26R took that further for racing.

The lightweight bodyshell, boot, bonnet and doors came from Lotus specialist Tony Thompson. The 1558cc four-cylinder was built by Craig Beck and is quoted at 165bhp at 7,500rpm, a lot for a car of this weight. It has been refinished in black.

The car is fully restored and has an extensive paperwork file covering the build and specification. It holds FIA HTP papers valid to the end of 2027 in Class GTS10, so it can enter international historic events. It also has a UK V5 and is road registered. The page describes the mileage since the build as nominal.

Written by Vertar from Dylan Miles’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Only the engine layout (1558cc Lotus-Ford twin-cam) is confirmed. No single official Lotus power, weight or performance figures are confirmed for the competition-tuned 26R, so they are left null.).

Engine: 1,558 cc, 4 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated