Alan Tosler's 1965 Lotus Elan Racecar
Owner: Alan ToslerCity: New York, NY
Model: 1965 Lotus Elan
Engine: Lotus Twin-Cam 1600cc four cylinder
Built by: Craig Chima, CC Motorsports
Intro
A couple paragraphs about the Lotus Elan and the 26R variant...
Second paragraph... "GTS is the classification given by FIA to an Elan (or any other GT car)
modified to homologated spec. A 26R came from the factory already built for the track..."
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Lotus Components / Cheshunt, Hertfordshire / England
Chassis No. 45/7556 / Engine No. 68/F 6015 9571
Features and Specifications
| Engine: | Ford/Lotus Twin Cam 1600cc engine.
six bolt vs four bolt crank?
Dual Weber 45DCOE carburetors.
Pertronix distributor.
MSD Blaster 2 ignition coil.
Magnecor spark plug wires.
MSD ?.
Mocal remote oil filter mount.
NAPA 1647 oil filter.
Dry sump... |
| Cooling: | AFCO, Scirocco-style, single-pass aluminum radiator.
Custom fabricated aluminum header tank.
Mocal 13row-10JIC oil cooler. |
| Exhaust: | Tony Thompson 26R style tri-y (4.2.1) header. |
| Transmission: | Ford "Three Rail" four speed gearbox, with close-ratio dog-ring gears.
??? aluminum flywheel.
AP twin-plate clutch.
Girling clutch master cylinder, with remote reservoir. |
| Rear End: | aluminum differential carrier and differential nose.
Salisbury style limited slip differential.
3.9:1 gears.
Joe's Racing Products breather tank.
CV jointed half shafts. |
| Front Susp.: |
alloy hubs?
Custom anti-sway bar. |
| Rear Susp.: |
??? adjustable or non-adjustable wishbones? ??? |
| Brakes: | (master) Tilton ... CP2623 3/4". Adjustable bias bar. remote reservoirs. (front) Brembo aluminum calipers. (Solid or vented rotors?) (rear) ??? aluminum calipers. Solid rotors. |
| Wheels/Tires: | four-spoke magnesium wheels (13x6).
Avon ACB10 Sport tires (195/60-13 78V). |
| Electrical: | :"total loss" electrical system (i.e. no alternator).
??? starter. (Gustafson Hi torque?)
??? battery. |
| Instruments: | (left to right)
Westach dual exhaust gas temperature gauge (750-1700F).
Racelogic multifunction display.
Racetech oil temperature (40-140C),
Stack tachometer (0-10,000rpm), and
Racetech dual oil pressure (0-100psi) and water temperature (30-110C). |
| Fuel System: | ATL Bantam Series eight gallon aluminum fuel cell, part number SUBA 108.
Holley "Red" electric fuel pump.
Holley adjustable fuel pressure regulator.
Summit fuel pressure gauge (0-15psi). |
| Safety Eqpmt: | Safety Devices bolt-in roll cage (part number E001).
Willans safety harnesses.
Momo suede covered steering wheel.
Bicknell Racing Products quick release steering wheel hub.
Talbot & Co. - Berlin side view mirrors.
Low back fiberglass seats?
Phoenix five pound centralized fire suppression system. |
| Chassis: | Tony Thompson Racing part number TTRCH 002
("26R" similar to TTRCH 001, BUT WITH EPOXY STOVE ENAMEL PAINT) |
| Body: | new fiberglass bodyshell, with 26R style wheel arches.
Lightweight bonnet, boot lid, doors, differential cooling scoop, and removable hardtop.
Three coats of PPG basecoat (1965 Jaguar Dark Blue) and PPG clearcoat (2021)
Paint and finish bodywork by Hissem Autocraft.
Lightweight front and rear bumpers. |
| Weight: | ??? 1220? ??? |
| Racing Class: |
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Engine Installation
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Holley adjustable fuel pressure regulator. Summit fuel pressure gauge (0-15psi).
Mocal remote oil filter mount. NAPA 1647 oil filter.
AFCO, Scirocco-style, single-pass aluminum radiator. Mocal 13row-10JIC oil cooler.
MSD Blaster 2 ignition coil.
Dual Weber 45DCOE carburetors.
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Pertronix distributor.
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ATL Bantam Series eight gallon aluminum fuel cell, part number SUBA 108.
Joe's Racing Products breather tank.
Front Suspension
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Rear Suspension
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Aluminum differential carrier houses a Salisbury style
limited slip differential and 3.9:1 gear set.
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CV jointed half shafts are a modern upgrade.
Interior
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Momo suede covered steering wheel.
Racelogic multifunction display, Racetech oil temperature, Stack tachometer (10,000rpm),
and Racetech dual oil pressure and water temperature gauge.
Bicknell Racing Products quick release steering wheel hub.
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Willans safety harnesses and HANS (Head And Neck Support) device.
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Phoenix five pound centralized fire suppression system.
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Exterior
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Talbot & Co. - Berlin side view mirror.
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Four-spoke magnesium wheels (13x6).
Avon ACB10 Sport tires (195/60-13 78V).
Photos shown here are from September 2014 when we viewed the car at The US Vintage Grand
Prix at Watkins Glen. All photos by Curtis Jacobson for BritishRaceCar.com, copyright 2014.
All rights reserved.
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