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