MOTOR CARS | 49An accompanying letter from Lotus Cars Ltd confirms that 1959 is an
original Super 95 Special Equipment model that was sold new to one
A J Mucklow in December 1962. Finished in green with grey leather
upholstery, it has the desirable ZF gearbox and twin SU carburettors.
Believed to be the 1962 Earls Court Motor Show car, '791 HYT' was
acquired by the current owner, a Club Lotus member since 1957, in
200 , since when it has formed part of his private collection of Lotus
cars and other classics. The Elite has been driven some 6,000 miles
since acquisition, being used sparingly and never raced. Relatively recent
works carried out include a no expense spared engine rebuild by Jim
Stokes Workshops (JSW) at a cost of circa 20,000 700 miles ago, and
an interior re-trim in Connolly hide (in 2013). Bills for these works are on
file and the car also comes with extensive service history and a quantity
of expired MoT certificates. The bonnet and boot have been refurbished
by the owner. AdQustable dampers and a plumbed-in fire extinguisher are
the only notified deviations from factory specification.
Offered with a V5C document and current MoT, 791 HYT represents a
rare opportunity to acquire one of these highly desirable, limited edition,
Special Equipment Elites, offered from discerning enthusiast ownership.
£65,000 - 75,000
€76,000 - 88,000