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1964 Lotus 23B Sports-Racer

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1963 Lotus 23B

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1962 Lotus 23 Sports Racing Car

Lotus 23

Lotus

Beginning production in 1948 in London, England, Lotus Cars Limited is a UK-based automotive company that primarily produces sports cars. Founded by automotive genius Colin Chapman, Lotus has always operated under his famous mantra: &quot;Simplify, then add lightness.&quot; A favorite of car enthusiasts, Lotus has produced some legendary models such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/seven/">Seven</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/elan/">Elan</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/esprit/">Esprit</a>. Other notable models in the company&#39;s history include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/elise/">Elise</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/exige/">Exige</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/europa/">Europa</a>.

Beginning production in 1948 in London, England, Lotus Cars Limited is a UK-based automotive company that primarily produces sports cars.…

The Lotus 23 was a racing car produced by Lotus starting in 1962. Created to race in FIA Group 4 racing, the Lotus 23 was available with a range of engines, and proved a successful racing car. The Lotus 23 was in production until 1963.

The Lotus 23 was a racing car produced by Lotus starting in 1962. Created to race in FIA Group 4 racing, the Lotus 23 was available with a…

Lotus Eleven

The Lotus Eleven is a series of racing cars introduced in 1956. Fitted with a sleek, aerodynamic design, the Lotus Eleven was a highly successful racing car in the late 1950s. The Eleven was fitted with a 1.1L or 1.4L inline four engine, but many owners fitted their cars with a variety of engines. The Lotus Eleven was in production until 1958.

The Lotus Eleven is a series of racing cars introduced in 1956. Fitted with a sleek, aerodynamic design, the Lotus Eleven was a highly…

Eleven

Lotus Seven

The Lotus Seven is a lightweight, compact sports car built by Lotus starting in 1957. A perfect example of Lotus&#39; lightweight and simple construction philosophy, the Lotus Seven featured an iconic open wheel, open top design that continues to be emulated to this day. The Lotus Seven was built in four generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/seven/series-1/">Series 1 (1957-1960)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/seven/series-2/">Series 2 (1961-1967)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/seven/series-3/">Series 3 (1968-1969)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/seven/series-4/">Series 4 (1970-1973)</a>. After the end of Lotus Seven production, Lotus licenced the Seven design to Caterham, who continues to make variants of their Caterham Seven to this day.

The Lotus Seven is a lightweight, compact sports car built by Lotus starting in 1957. A perfect example of Lotus' lightweight and simple…

Seven

Lotus Elite

The Lotus Elite is a series of cars first introduced in 1957. The Elite was built in two generations, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/elite/type-14/">1957-1963 Type 14 Elite</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/elite/type-75-83/">1974-1982 Type 75 &amp; 83 Elite</a>. The Type 14 was a small and sporty coupe, while the Type 75 &amp; 83 were a range of shooting brake / coupes.

The Lotus Elite is a series of cars first introduced in 1957. The Elite was built in two generations, the 1957-1963 Type 14 Elite, and the…

Elite

Lotus Elan

The Lotus Elan is the name of a series of sports cars built by Lotus and first introduced in 1962. The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/elan/1st-gen/">First Generation</a> of Lotus Elan consists of two or four seat, front engined, rear wheel drive sports cars. The later series of cars were known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/elan/m100/">M100 Elan</a>, and were front engined, front wheel drive sports cars introduced in 1989.

The Lotus Elan is the name of a series of sports cars built by Lotus and first introduced in 1962. The First Generation of Lotus Elan…

Elan

Lotus Cortina

The Lotus Cortina was a high performance sedan built by Lotus and based on the Ford Cortina. Introduced in 1963, the Lotus Cortina, also known as the Ford Cortina Lotus, was built using a Cortina bodyshell, with Lotus development, mechanicals, and branding. The Lotus Cortina was fitted with Lotus&#39; twin cam 1.6L inline four engine, and featured heavily reworked suspension as well as lightened body and door panels. The Lotus Cortina was built in two generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/cortina/mk1/">Mk1 (1963-1966)</a> and Mk2 <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/cortina/mk2/">(1967-1970)</a>.

The Lotus Cortina was a high performance sedan built by Lotus and based on the Ford Cortina. Introduced in 1963, the Lotus Cortina, also…

Cortina

Lotus Europa

The Lotus Europa is a series of mid engined sports cars built by Lotus and first introduced in 1966. The Europa has been built in two generations: the original <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/europa/1st-gen/">Europa</a> was built from 1966 to 1975, while the more modern <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/europa/2nd-gen/">Europa S</a> was built from 2006 until 2010.

The Lotus Europa is a series of mid engined sports cars built by Lotus and first introduced in 1966. The Europa has been built in two…

Europa

Lotus Eclat

The Lotus Eclat is a series of sporty coupes built by Lotus starting in 1975. The Eclat was sold with two different slant four engines, one 2.0L, while the larger 2.2L was fitted after 1980, but due to emissions controls, featured the same power as the 2.0L. A sporty variant was known as the Eclat Sprint featured various small mechanical improvements. The Lotus Eclat was in production until 1982 and was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/excel">Lotus Excel</a>.

The Lotus Eclat is a series of sporty coupes built by Lotus starting in 1975. The Eclat was sold with two different slant four engines, one…

Eclat

Lotus Esprit

The Lotus Esprit was a mid engined sports car introduced in 1976. The Esprit is one of Lotus&#39; most recognizable models, and was responsible for large parts of the company&#39;s success during the 80&#39;s and 90&#39;s. The Esprit was built across five generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/esprit/series-1/">Series 1 (1976-1978)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/esprit/series-2/">Series 2 (1978-1981)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/esprit/series-3/">Series 3 (1981-1987)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/esprit/x180/">X180 (1987-1993)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/esprit/series-4/">Series 4 (1993-2004)</a>.

The Lotus Esprit was a mid engined sports car introduced in 1976. The Esprit is one of Lotus' most recognizable models, and was responsible…

Esprit

Lotus Excel

The Lotus Excel is a sports car first introduced in 1982. The Excel was a front engined, rear drive coupe that was powered by a 2.2L inline four engine. Due to a collaboration between Lotus and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/toyota/">Toyota</a>, the Excel shared many components with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/toyota/supra/2nd-gen/">Mk II Supra</a> including the transmission and differential. Only a little over 2,000 examples of the Lotus Excel were built before the end of production in 1992.

The Lotus Excel is a sports car first introduced in 1982. The Excel was a front engined, rear drive coupe that was powered by a 2.2L inline…

Excel

Lotus Carlton

The Lotus Carlton is a tuned performance sedan produced by Lotus. Introduced for the 1991 model year, the Carlton was a family of sedans built by <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/vauxhall/">Vauxhall</a>, but also sold under the Opel Omega name. These performance sedans are seen under the names Vauxhall Lotus Carlton, Opel Lotus Omega, or simply, Lotus Carlton. Visually, there are a few clues to the sporty nature of the car, including the rear spoiler, subtle bodykit, and Lotus badging. Built at the Lotus factory, the Carlton featured a 377hp 3.6L twin turbo inline six engine, as well as chassis and drivetrain improvements in order to cope with the more capable powerplant. A total of 950 examples were built before production of the Lotus Carlton ended in 1992, with a handfull of examples sold in 1993.

The Lotus Carlton is a tuned performance sedan produced by Lotus. Introduced for the 1991 model year, the Carlton was a family of sedans…

Carlton

Lotus Elise

The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, mid-engined sports roadster introduced in 1996. Powered by a range of inline four engines, the Elise has been produced in three generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/elise/series-1/">Series 1 (1996-2001)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/elise/series-2/">Series 2 (2002-2011)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/elise/series-3/">Series 3 (2012-2021)</a>. In 2000, Lotus Elise introduced a hard top version of the Elise known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/exige">Lotus Exige</a>.

The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, mid-engined sports roadster introduced in 1996. Powered by a range of inline four engines, the Elise has…

Elise

Lotus Exige

The Lotus Exige is a series of mid-engined sports cars introduced in 2000. Originally created as a more hardcore, hard top version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/elise">Lotus Elise</a>, the Exige has evolved into its own unique model, fitted with V6 engines, and being placed above the Elise. The Exige has been built in three generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/exige/series-1/">Series 1 (2000-2002)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/exige/series-2/">Series 2 (2004-2011)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/exige/series-3/">Series 3 (2012-2021)</a>.

The Lotus Exige is a series of mid-engined sports cars introduced in 2000. Originally created as a more hardcore, hard top version of the…

Exige

Lotus 2-Eleven

The Lotus 2-Eleven is a lightweight high performance car introduced for the 2008 model year. Based on the Lotus Exige, the 2-Eleven is a mid engined track focused car available as a track only version or street legal version. Powered by a supercharged 1.8L inline four engine, and coupled with lightweight construction, the 2-Eleven is a highly nimble and capable car. The Lotus 2-Eleven was in production until 2011.

The Lotus 2-Eleven is a lightweight high performance car introduced for the 2008 model year. Based on the Lotus Exige, the 2-Eleven is a…

2-Eleven

Lotus Evora

The Lotus Evora is a series of sports cars built by Lotus starting in 2010. Based on the first all new platform since the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/lotus/elise/series-1/">Series 1 Lotus Elise</a>, the Lotus Evora is a mid engined sports car offered as a two seat coupe, or a 2+2 coupe. The Evora was fitted with a 3.5L V6 engine, available as a naturally aspirated unit, or fitted with a supercharger. Notable variants of the Evora include the Evora S and the Evora 400.

The Lotus Evora is a series of sports cars built by Lotus starting in 2010. Based on the first all new platform since the Series 1 Lotus…

Evora

Lotus 3-Eleven

The Lotus 3-Eleven is a lightweight, high performance sports car introduced for the 2016 model year. The 3-Eleven was sold in two versions: an extra light race version and a street legal road version. Both were fitted with a 3.5L supercharged V6 engine, yet the race variant features 50hp more than the road version. Production of the Lotus 3-Eleven ended in 2018 with a total of 311 examples built.

The Lotus 3-Eleven is a lightweight, high performance sports car introduced for the 2016 model year. The 3-Eleven was sold in two versions:…

Vehicle	Price	Date
1964 Lotus 23B Sports-Racer Bonhams Quail Motorcar Live & Online (2020) Lot #75	$92,400 SOLD	Aug 14, 2020 8 months ago
1963 Lotus 23B Bring A Trailer Auction	$80,000 SOLD	Apr 24, 2020 a year ago
1962 Lotus 23 Sports Racing Car Mecum Monterey (2017) Lot #F119	$175,000 HIGH BID	Aug 18, 2017 4 years ago

Lotus 23 (1962 to 1963)

Model years for Lotus 23 (1962 to 1963)

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