Lotus 11, Le Mans, series 1, – FW eight engine, – complete and original in all r

1955 Lotus Other Polished aluminum for sale in Sacramento, California, United States

Condition:	Used
Item location:	Sacramento, California, United States
Make:	Lotus
Model:	Other
SubModel:	Le Mans
Type:	coop
Trim:	Polished aluminum
Year:	1955
Mileage:	n/a
VIN:	Le Mans
Color:	Polished aluminum
Engine size:	FWA 1100cc
Number of cylinders:	4
Fuel:	Gasoline
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Red
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Want to buy?	Contact seller!

Description for Lotus Other 1955

this is a Lotus 11 Le Mans which has been restored to the highest level of originality and reliability. The suspension is deDion with Girling breaks all around. The differential casing is somewhat unusual in that it has the L-shaped oil sump at the bottom. This sump was only used on a few of the very early production cars. The engine is a Coventry climax FWA1100cc which has been rebuilt using all-new parts including Carrillo rods and forged Pistons with the original L-shaped top rings. Crankshaft original designs having been cracked tested and inspected. The carburetors originalSU which also have been freshly rebuilt. The car runs and drives like a dream. This Lotus 11 is of the highest standard to be obtained. It is ready for the racetrack or as a jewel in a Museum. The car may be inspected in Sacramento, California.