1963 Lotus Elite Type 14; chassis #1794. 74.25 cu in. 1216cc
Coventry Climax engine, ZF transmission. Monocoque fiberglass
chassis and body, 1375 Ibs. Purchased by Bob Carnall in mid-60's
after a race wreck as his dream car. Full rotisserie restoration
completed in 2001. Currently owned by local Family on consignment..
Approximately 1050 Elite Type 14's were manufactured between 1959
and 1963. The cars achieved 6 class wins at the. 24 Hours of Le
Mans in addition to many other successes.. . Car was built for
import to US for Bob Challam, Ecurie Shirlee Corporation (sole US
importer based in Manhattan Beach CA) 9/19/1962. . Lotus
handwritten records indicate it is engine # 10767 however the
actual block is 10769 which is a factory number. It is not uncommon
to have errors with the Lotus records from those days according to
Mike Strove who is the preeminent Lotus expert (currently resides
outside San Francisco).. . Robert Carnell acquired the car in 1965.
. Reviewing the records indicated the following work was
performed:. . 1/89Engine rebuilt, front and rear suspension,
electrical rewired for US. 3/90 Gas tank replaced. 8/93 Wheels
rebuilt, new tires, rubber moldings replaced. . Full body off
restoration started in 1999 and completed in 2003 (Lotus Prepared
by Claudias performed the majority of the restoration,
www.lotuspbc.com ( 7/99 Interior parts, brake lines replaced,
rebuild carbs. 10/00 Instruments. 10/01 Body painted. 1/03 Assemble
car after painting. . 4/07 Brakes, exhaust and electrical. 5/07 New
windshield and rear glass. 7/08 Tune carbs. 12/10 Brake pads. 9/11
Align doors, tune, relocate fuel pump, safety inspection. (Invoice
indicates 62 miles). . Car was garaged in San Diego county on
supports with gas drained. 12/24 Bob Carnell passed and Susan
Carnell Adams (daughter) became the caretaker.. 1/25 All fluids...
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