A stunning 1965 blue Lotus Elan 26R, in the International Pits, during the 2019 Silverstone Classic Media Day

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The Elan 26R referred to as ‘Comp Elan’ in the period is the model that everyone aspired to. Faster and lighter and with better engines tuned by Cosworth and BRM, revised chassis, heavily modified drive line and suspension, larger front breaks, alloy cooling systems, revised body and magnesium knock-on wheels resulted in a car of even greater beauty and far superior safety, reliability and performance.

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Location: Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8TN
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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