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The DARK AGES, page 1 Some Elevens that today seem lost in the mists of history were once surrounded by crowds. Answers were free for the asking. In this interactive section of the LOTUS ELEVEN SITE questions and, whenever possible, answers concerning technical and historic details of particular Elevens are posted. Send information to the Site Editor. Meet the rest of us halfway and supply as much of the Who, What, Where, When and Why as possible. |
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| #1 Odd engines | |
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This mystery Eleven, powered by an OSCA engine, was photographed at Lime Rock in 1957. Either as experiments or as economic solutions, some obscure powerplants found their way into several Elevens. The survey of these cars keeps getting bigger. Stay tuned. |
| #2 Mysterious fires | |
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A story circulated years
ago about an Eleven destroyed in a fire, possibly in a barn or
warehouse. Only a charred frame survived.
Does anyone remember this car? Is there any information about Elevens destroyed in fires in the 1950's? |
| #3 the Lotus/Valiant | |
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Click here to read about the fastest Eleven ever built. It was fitted with a Valiant slant-6 engine by a group of Chrysler factory engineers, using the engine as stressed member. Even Colin Chapman was impressed. Top speed was over 170mph. |
| #4 the '207' marks | |
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At least a dozen cars have the number 207 stamped on various inner panels. This seems to be found only on cars that were raced or modified by Jay Chamberlain. If your car has the marks, please let us know. What other theories exist for their significance? |
| #5 Wotus Bwossom | |
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A goal of the Lotus Eleven Register is to compile an historic record on every Eleven built. This is an example of a vehicle record in the database. It is the story of an Eleven with a difference -- it always had a name. Read more about the Wotus Bwossom.
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