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I am about to make an offer on a Lotus XI. Stop me please!

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by dinodude, Jun 30, 2004.

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  1. dinodude

    dinodude Rookie

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    #1 dinodude, Jun 30, 2004
    I am currently suffering a mental lapse where I am considering the purchase of a 1957 Lotus Eleven LeMans for vintage racing.

    Can anyone help me recover from this affliction?
     
  2. Zupra

    Zupra F1 Rookie

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    #2 Zupra, Jun 30, 2004
    hmmmmm i say bite your self
     
  3. evansp60

    evansp60 Formula Junior

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    #3 evansp60, Jun 30, 2004
    Why hold back...looks like fun!
     
  4. Ken

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    #4 Ken, Jun 30, 2004

    Sweet! Why is buying it a bad thing? I happen to think since racers are overhauled all the time anyway, the fact it's a Lotus is no big deal. You'll have a blast!

    Ken
     
  5. steve f

    steve f F1 World Champ

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    #5 steve f, Jun 30, 2004
    what does lotus stand for
    Loads Of Trouble Usually Serious
     
  6. SefacHotRodder

    SefacHotRodder F1 World Champ

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    #6 SefacHotRodder, Jun 30, 2004
    haha


    Go for it
     
  7. judge4re

    judge4re F1 World Champ

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    #7 judge4re, Jun 30, 2004
    What's with the legs in the car next to it?
     
  8. Smiles

    Smiles F1 World Champ
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    #8 Smiles, Jun 30, 2004
    I've always, always wanted one.

    I say get it!
     
  9. dinodude

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    #9 dinodude, Jun 30, 2004
    The legs were to prove that Loti are chick magnets.

    You all are gobs of help. A poor guy is about to buy a British car and you tell him to Just Do It!
     
  10. sparta49

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    #10 sparta49, Jun 30, 2004
    dang you beat me to it
     
  11. Smiles

    Smiles F1 World Champ
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    #11 Smiles, Jun 30, 2004
    That's a good one!

    You've rekindled the interest I've always had in Elevens. Where have you been looking?

    --Matt
     
  12. Erik330

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    #12 Erik330, Jun 30, 2004
    I've got a Lotus Mk 6 which is essentially the same car with a cycle fender body. The Eleven is a great car to drive, small bore sportscars are a hoot.

    The Eleven is a reliable chassis, if this is a Climax engined car (which I assume it is), they're not cheap to rebuild, but they're reasonably rugged.

    Go for it, have fun. I've had my Mk6 for 25 years and have spent very little on it. Vintage raced it for 10 years on two motors, brakes and a couple of sets of tires.
     
  13. dinodude

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    #13 dinodude, Jun 30, 2004
    That's good to know. The race motor is actually a Coventry Climax FWE, which was originally in an Elite.

    I was not actually looking, this one cuddled up to me leg and asked me to take it home.
     
  14. lotustt

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    #14 lotustt, Jun 30, 2004
    Get it and have a blast!
     
  15. Ashman

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    #15 Ashman, Jun 30, 2004
    If it checks out and is a good price, absolutely go for it!!! A sports racer like a Lotus XI is on my list of race cars to own some day. Vintage racing a small bore car like that is so much fun it ought to be illegal!

    John
     
  16. Ferrari0324

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    #16 Ferrari0324, Jun 30, 2004
    That car looks like a lot of fun actually. Is it street legal? You'll definitely get a lot of attention. I say go for it!
     
  17. dinodude

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    #17 dinodude, Jun 30, 2004
    The Lotus Eleven was street legal when it was built. This one was a racecar all its life and was never registered on the street. It would be kinda fun to do though!

    If you remove the fairing there is another seat in there so it could do a Mille Miglia type event.

    I have decided to go for it. I made the offer. We'll see what happens.
     
  18. flyingboa

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    #18 flyingboa, Jun 30, 2004
    Wish you luck!!

    Ciao

    Eugenio
     
  19. Ferrari0324

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    #19 Ferrari0324, Jun 30, 2004
    Awesome! Goodluck!
     
  20. Maverix

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    #20 Maverix, Jun 30, 2004
    Good boy, well done.
    Providing she is in fine fettle, she should be just about the fastest thing in her class. If you turn up for an event a chap called Robert Brooks is there though in his, kiss goodbye to the winners trophy Im afraid.
     
  21. thecarreaper

    thecarreaper F1 World Champ
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    #21 thecarreaper, Jun 30, 2004
    good luck , seems like a cool car, keep us posted!
     
  22. wax

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    #22 wax, Jun 30, 2004
    That sent chills down my spine... in a good way. Best of luck.
     
  23. EspritSE

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    #23 EspritSE, Jun 30, 2004
    Low Orbit Transport of Unbelievable Speed.

    Leave Off The Un-necessary Stuff.

    ;)
     
  24. Ken

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    #24 Ken, Jul 1, 2004
    Oh my, that Coventry motor is a very needy piece of machinery. They need FREQUENT rebuilds as a street motor let alone a racer. Check with the usual (Lotus) sources for parts if you're not already aware what's available and what isn't.

    Ken
     

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