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The Lotus Eleven, chassis number 11/551, is part of the second series of Lotus Eleven units produced. A photocopy of a Lotus Engineering sales invoice dated 23rd June 1959 to Mr J. Tomlinson shows chassis number 11/551 sold as a damaged chassis for £70, plus front suspension struts, an anti-roll bar, a Nash metropolitan rear axle, five damaged metal wheels and a damaged steering wheel.

Mr Tomlinson appears to have kept the car for at least twenty-seven years, as evidenced by a previous UK registration which registered the car in July 1986 under registration Q139 GFV, with the first digit ‘Q’ used by the DVLA to identify a vehicle whose primary components could not be dated. 
According to the historic Registrar Lotus, the car was at this point sold by Mr Tomlinson to E. Repetto in Italy through Michael Lavers, a London-based car dealer.

Having remained in Italy since then, Repetto is believed to have restored the car. At this time, the car was equipped with a Ford engine and a Westfield fibreglass body. 
Today the car is fitted with a 1,220 cc Coventry Climax engine with non-original later type carburettors, exhaust manifold, distributor and dynamo.

Inspection valid until June 2022.
Italian documents in order.
English imported car, in Italy since 2002.

Engine and mechanics in very good condition.
Bodywork in very good condition.
This is a car for true connoisseurs.

Ready for the transfer of ownership.
National and international shipping, home delivery option available within Italy and abroad.
Non-Italian buyers will have to pay additional €250 for the mandatory inspection, required by law since 
01/01/2020 and for deregistration of the Italian number plates.
Any extra costs shall be borne by the buyer.

The car is located in Reggio Emilia – Italy.

Located in: Italy - with Italian registration - 419 km - 2 - Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Lotus - Eleven - 1958

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Country of origin

Netherlands

Italy (Centre)

Italy (North)

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Condition

Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

Excellent condition: excellent and original condition

Fine condition: May require mechanic and cosmetic work

In need of restoration (barn find)

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Condition (Mechanical)

Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service

Good: mechanically sound. May require maintenance and repair

Excellent: mechanically sound, no work to be done, no leaks, no service needed

Fine: may have mechanical damage. Engine and/or transmission may be in poor condition

Condition (Frame & Underbody)

Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear

Good: frame/structure shows minor signs of surface rust, signs of usage/wear, may require some attention

Excellent: frame/structure is in a perfect condition, no signs of rust or damages

Fine: frame/structure shows signs of rust, excess wear, require replacements or work

Condition (Interior)

Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts

Good: shows signs of normal wear and usage. May require repair or replacement of parts

Excellent: no missing, broken, or damaged parts that require replacement

Fine: shows signs of excess wear. May have burns, cuts, tears, and non-removable stains

CoC (Certificate of Conformity)

On request

Condition (Paint & Body)

Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork

Good: may require conventional body and paintwork. May require replacement of parts

Excellent: requiring no conventional body or paintwork

Fine: dents, scratches and body panels that require replacement and paintwork

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Datsun - 280ZX - 1979

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Toyota - Corolla GT 2T-G TE71 - 1981

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Chevrolet - Corvette C3 former Carmen Russo - 1983

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Volkswagen - Karmann Ghia - 1970

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