Lotus 51 for sale

[ste]

I've finally decided to let go of my beloved Lotus.

I've owned this car since 2001 and have raced it locally at Blackhawk and Road America 3-4 times a year.

I disassembled in 05 after some light damage, powder coated the frame, replaced necessary parts, repainted body, etc.

It has a Taylor gearbox, uprated engine with 4 events on it (Loyning head), braided oil lines, rear mounted sump tank, upgraded to aluminum water lines (vs. running through frame tubes). Lightweight hi-torque starter, proper gauges, including the super cool Smiths Chronometric tach. Hardwired transponder is included as well.

This is a very reliable car that I was able to turn 2:36 - 2:38 at RA with the last couple years I drove it. Copies of all race records are available. The car is listed in the Lotus FF register.

Large spares package includes:

- extra bodywork & windshield - beat up, but good for test days
- spare front uprights
- spare new custom Pegasus throttle cable
- 4 front wheels - proper Lotus Europa? (very hard to find) sandblasted & in epoxy primer
- 4 rear wheel - Cortina I think - blasted & in primer ready for your color
- original front mount oil tank
- original? Raydot type mirrors
- original trailing links with rubber bushings
- original under the axle exhaust
- fiberglass engine cover (never used due to up & out exhaust)
- engine parts negotiable - blocks, heads, oil pumps, front covers, tach drives etc.
- 8 gearsets (your choice) from my collection
- many more things that I will make a proper list of

I will have the car at Road America this weekend for the 40th.

Asking price is $27K or offer depending on spares package

I can be contacted by PM here, email (steve@midwestproto.com) or business phone 608-437-1400. The car is located near Madison, WI.

[ascamaro]

Just what I need, a second 51. Is she still for sale?

[ste]

A few interested parties, but so far no solid offers.

Still for sale.

Call if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Steve

[addictedto]

Is it still for sale ? Mid winter price (drop) ? etc

Thanks

[ste]

No price drops yet, actually I'm doing compression & leakdown tests tonight for a potential buyer.

So, technically still on the market, but maybe only a little bit longer.

I'll be sad to see it go........

Steve