Lotus Elite FIA Race Car

This is a 1960 Lotus Elite, chassis EB2027, built up as a historic race car. The Elite's fibreglass monocoque and light weight made it a giant-killer in period, and it remains a staple of the FIA Lurani Trophy grid.

The car was acquired from Italy in 2013 and has stayed in one family's ownership. It was raced through the 2025 season by John Waterson. Its Coventry Climax FWB engine was rebuilt by David Whitehurst Racing in 2025 with a new Hoole block, steel crank, Arrow H-beam rods and forged Omega pistons. It runs 12.3:1 compression, twin Weber 40s and an 8,000rpm limit, and produces around 127bhp. The page says it has seen limited use since the rebuild.

The transmission is a DWR straight-cut close-ratio MGA gearbox with upgraded internals, and an EWR-built differential with a 4.875 ratio. The car previously held FIA papers, which are due for renewal. It fits Appendix K Period E GT and is eligible for the Lurani Trophy, HSCC Guards Trophy and Masters Gentlemen Drivers. The price is £75,000, with UK duty paid.