The Elite (C/N1223) shown above was obtained in 1998. Due to numerous crashes in races over a period of 40 years, its CBU was deemed too costly to repair. A new CBU has been ordered from England (David Mousley).
		The FWE engine came all dismantled. The engine components were worn out. The engine has been rebuilt to Stage-3 specs. Only the original block and head casting were retained. The transmission is a ZF unit.
Standard Elite, Chassis 1173 75-hp, single SU carburetor MG 4-speed transmission	Racing Elite, Chassis 1746 105-hp, twin double Webers ZF 4-speed transmission	CBU = Chassis-Body unit for those of you who are not Elite-literate.

To view more Elites click on an underlined word or chassis no.   The five Lotus Elites at British Field Day, Arvada, Colorado,Sept. 2001 The seven Lotus Elites at the Southern California  Elite Meet, Feb. 2002 1960 Series 2, silver Elite, chassis #1289 owned by Mike Ostrov, Richmond, CA 1960 Series 2, blue Elite, chassis #1312 owned by Jess Marker 1960 Series 2, yellow Elite, chassis #1420 owned by Ross Robbins, Littleton, CO 1961 Series 2, green Elite, chassis #1838 owned by Barry Gray, Churchlands, AU