There are cars that have made history not so much on the roads but on the tracks: the one featured here is a Lotus 11, one of the favorite cars among private drivers in the 1950s.

The Eleven was designed by Colin Chapman and fitted with a sleek aluminum body designed by aerodynamicist Frank Costin. A tubular frame, open bodywork, and a Coventry-Climax 1098cc engine with an overhead camshaft were the ingredients of this winning recipe that, on the road, had a weight of only 450 kg. After all, the lightness of the cars was Colin Chapman’s obsession.

This particular Eleven has certainly seen better days and is now in miserable but recoverable condition: most of the parts seem to be there, and, let’s say it outright, even though it needs a total restoration, there aren’t many parts to work on. Probably the most challenging task will be fixing the aluminum, an operation that requires an expert with many years of experience. The seller also mentions that this car has a racing history, and in this regard, he has posted a period photo depicting the car ready to race with the driver behind the wheel. It would be very interesting to delve into this aspect. Find it for sale at $70,000 here in Albany, NY.