Lotus Elite Type 14

Restoration


November 2001

Looks nice from this angle.  The wheels are actually in very good condition, but they are of the 40-spoke variety.  Some say the stress of racing demands the stronger 60-spoke wheels, though they add unsprung weight.  The original Borrani 60-spoke wheels are no longer available.  Although Borrani is still making 72-spoke wheels for the Elite, they are chromed rather than painted and prohibitively expensive.


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