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1965 - Lotus Elan "26R" (voir texte, see text)
French regist…
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1965 - Lotus Elan "26R" (voir texte, see text)
French regist…
See original version (French)
Lot no. 111
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1965 - Lotus Elan "26R" (voir texte, see text)
French registration title crossed out during a previous transfer
French registration title crossed out during a previous transfer
Chassis no. 26/4576
The perfect car for Tour Auto 2026!
The perfect car for Tour Auto 2026!
- When the Elan was presented in October 1962, Colin Chapman rejected the idea of using this 'production' model for competition, so as not to retire the Elite and Eleven... A few months later, the plan changed, and the best engineers got together around the cradle. The Elan 26R (for Racing) received chassis reinforcements, a lightweight body, improved suspension and an engine reworked by BRM!
- Our example reappeared in 2007 in the United States, fully prepared for hill-climbing. It was then sent to our continent, and patiently restored to 26R specification with the help of the specialists at Tony Thompson Racing, who had carried out their preparation on the chassis, hull, suspension, front axle and certain elements of the engine!
- In 2009, the previous owner received a certificate from Chris Brown, who was Lotus' archivist at the time... The certificate was unique: the serial number 26/4576 was known to the factory as having been delivered new in 26R specification, but no other information was given. The exchanges referred to a 'dark horse', which was actually unknown to the factory. It is therefore reasonable to assume that this car can be considered a genuine 26R, despite its serial chassis number.
- Today, the car is in very good condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. The 26R is an extremely efficient tool of war, capable of winning the Tour Auto! The car will require very little effort from the next owner to obtain his PTH, as our example has most of the elements required to obtain this precious sesame. We invite you to get in touch with Aguttes to find out what needs to be done before that.
- Now presented at a very attractive price, this 26R is the perfect tool for taking part in the races on the Peter Auto calendar. In these pages, we present you with a highly eligible and extremely competitive car, which will take you all the way to the top of the podiums!
- When the Elan was unveiled in October 1962, Colin Chapman rejected the idea of adapting this 'production' model for competition, so as not to retire the Elite and Eleven... A few months later, the plan changed, and the best engineers gathered around the cradle. The result was a success: the Elan 26R (for Racing) received chassis reinforcements, a lightweight body, improved suspension, and an engine redesigned by BRM!
- Our model reappeared in 2007 in the United States, fully prepared for hill climbing. It was then sent to our continent and patiently restored to 26R specification with the help of specialists from Tony Thompson Racing, who worked on the chassis, bodywork, suspension, front axle and certain engine components!
- In 2009, the previous owner received a certificate from Chris Brown, then archivist at Lotus... The finding was unique: the serial number 26/4576 was known at the factory to have been delivered new in 26R version, but no other information was provided. Discussions then referred to a 'dark horse', truly unknown to the factory. It is therefore reasonable to think that this car can be considered as a genuine 26R, despite its standard chassis number.
- Today, the car is in very good condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. The car starts on the first try and runs beautifully: the 26R is an extremely effective weapon, capable of winning the Tour Auto! The car will require little effort on the part of its next owner to obtain its PTH, as our example has most of the essential elements required to obtain this precious seal of approval. We invite you to contact Aguttes for a list of items that will need to be reviewed before then.
- Presented today with a very attractive estimate, this 26R is the perfect tool for participating in the Peter Auto calendar races. In these pages, we present a highly eligible and extremely competitive car that will take you to the top of the podium!
Est. €80,000 - €120,000
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