Lotus XI build

[JohnCh]

This is a great thread on WSCC by someone detailing the restoration of his Lotus XI, including the fabrication of a new aluminum body. Well worth reading if you are a fan of the XI.

 

-John

[S1Steve]

Hi John,

I enjoyed reading about his restoration.

 

Thanks , Steve :cheers:

[11Budlite]

Thanks for sharing John! I've always been a BIG fan of the Lotus and Westfield Eleven's and that looks like a nice restoration! :thumbs:

 

Bruce :7drive:

[xflow7]

Um, can anyone *not* be a fan of the XI? :thumbs:

[Birkin42]

I too, like many love the XI.

It's great to see one brought back to life.

It will be interesting to see what WCM XI will be like.

[soareyes]

My new background:

 

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii248/SBR1000/Lotus%20Eleven/316_frontthreequarter-1.jpg

 

 

[powderbrake]

Great story, magnificent car!!

Everyone should take the time to go through all the posts. A perfect example of how every step you take has unintended consequences, with their associated additional costs.

[stevet]

Excellent. Another chance to post the XI photo I took at the Goodwood Revival meeting - 98 I think.

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1928743980_11 at goodwood, web.jpg

[11Budlite]

Nice pictures Stan and Steve. Here's some more:

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/521087825_56LotusXIOutside0005.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1872742412_IMG_1079R.jpg

 

So quite a few years back at a Vintage Fall Festival at LRP, I'm showing a Lotus Eleven to a close female acquaintance who shall remain nameless, and I ask her what she thinks and she says "I think it looks like a peni$!!" Now I'm wondering, does that mean she likes it or not?!?! :jester:

 

Bruce :7drive:

 

PS: I hope this is not too inappropriate

[slngsht]

Great story, magnificent car!!

Everyone should take the time to go through all the posts. A perfect example of how every step you take has unintended consequences, with their associated additional costs.

 

Now I'm afraid of clicking on it

[Stokked]

Thanks for the link!

 

It's well worth reading through. Great story for anyone interested in Lotus or 50's sports racers. Powderbrake is right -- everyone should take the time to go through all the posts!