This Elite is very exceptional, as one of the very few S2, Bristol chassis/ZF gearbox, Left-Hand drive examples.
It also boasts a very rich period racing history with race wins in the hands of the Portuguese driver Achilles De Brito. It was acquired later by famous endurance racing driver "Eldé", who drove his Ferrari GTO to excellent results at the 24 H of Le Mans.
Originally silver with black interior this Elite participated in many races and won several victories in its class, ahead of bigger-displacement Porsche 356 and Alfa-Romeo SZ. The Coventry-Climax engine was prepared but bodywork and interior remained original, so once restoration will be completed, the car could be used both for GT touring or street use, and also for Historic Racing (eligible for almost all Classic races).
This beautiful car is very complete and ready for a thorough restoration ; this work had begun, but was put on-hold by previous owner. The engine is out of the car, and some parts have been dismantled to be restored.
It also boasts a very rich period racing history with race wins in the hands of the Portuguese driver Achilles De Brito. It was acquired later by famous endurance racing driver "Eldé", who drove his Ferrari GTO to excellent results at the 24 H of Le Mans.
Originally silver with black interior this Elite participated in many races and won several victories in its class, ahead of bigger-displacement Porsche 356 and Alfa-Romeo SZ. The Coventry-Climax engine was prepared but bodywork and interior remained original, so once restoration will be completed, the car could be used both for GT touring or street use, and also for Historic Racing (eligible for almost all Classic races).
This beautiful car is very complete and ready for a thorough restoration ; this work had begun, but was put on-hold by previous owner. The engine is out of the car, and some parts have been dismantled to be restored.