1963 Lotus Elan 26R
A Lotus Formula Junior with FIA papers (S5124) carrying a long competition history primarily in Sweden and Denmark, where it claimed the Swedish Championship. Fitted with a John Smurthwaite engine, Quaife gearbox internals, and built to Tony Thompson parts specification, the car wears classic Lotus green and yellow livery. Since 2013 it has continued in historic racing, recording victories in Masters and HSCC Classic K competition.
Ownership
- 2019-02-23Auction saleOffered without sale
- 2013 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Owner has campaigned the car in Masters and HSCC Classic K events, recording race wins in both series.
- Date unknownSwedish or Danish owner(s)partial documentation
Car spent the majority of its history competing in Sweden and Denmark, winning the Swedish Championship during this period.
Competition
- —Swedish ChampionshipSwedish ChampionshipChampion
Car won the Swedish Championship during its Scandinavian competition history.
- —Masters Historic RacingMasters Historic RacingRace win(s)
At least one race victory recorded under current ownership from 2013 onwards.
- —HSCC Classic KHSCC Classic KRace win(s)
At least one race victory recorded under current ownership from 2013 onwards.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuildJohn Smurthwaite
Engine built by John Smurthwaite to competition specification.
- —Modification
Gearbox fitted with Quaife internals; car built to Tony Thompson parts specification.
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