Photos of Lotus Elan 26 Racing

Nassau Tourist Trophy11th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks29.11.1964
3434 - Lotus Elan #26-R-9 - Peter PulverLotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-9 - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 1594 cc N/AGT1.6
Peter Pulver (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Pulver (USA)Result: 14th 1st in GT1.6
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
SCCA Regional Bottomless LakesLas Ochos Milas, Innaugural Races Bottomless Lakes State Park29.11.1964
4848 - Lotus Elan 26RLotus Elan 26 Racing - N/ACP
Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Roy Stenholtz (USA)Result: 2nd 1st in CP
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/06/2012Photo by courtesy of: Mark Stevenson
Governor's Trophy11th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks4.12.1964
3434 - Lotus Elan #26-R-9 - Peter PulverLotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-9 - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 1594 cc N/AGT1.6
Peter Pulver (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Pulver (USA)Result: 15th 1st in GT1.6
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Nassau Trophy Race11th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks6.12.1964
3434 - Lotus Elan #26-R-9 - Peter PulverLotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-9 - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 1594 cc N/AGT1.6
Peter Pulver (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Pulver (USA)Result: 31st
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Daytona 2000 KilometresFourth Annual Daytona Continental28.2.1965
1515 - Lotus Elan #26-R-46 - Duchess Auto Co.Lotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-46 - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/AGT1.6
Duchess Auto Co. (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Lance Pruyn (USA)/Newton Davis (USA)/Peter Pulver (USA)Result: 13th
Grid: 24th (2:29.0000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/01/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Hughes
Sebring 12 Hours12 Hours of Sebring27.3.1965
5959 - Lotus Elan #26-R-9 - Duchess Auto, Inc.Lotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-9 - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1558 cc N/AGT1.6
Duchess Auto, Inc. (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Pulver (USA)/Lance Pruyn (USA)/Newton Davis (USA)Result: 38th
Grid: 46th
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Dave Hughes and Bradford Bergere
Aspern [GT]Preis von Wien, Curd-Barry-Gedenkrennen11.4.1965
7474 - Lotus Elan Racing #26-R-22 - ÖASCLotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-22 - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1558 cc N/AGT1.6
ÖASC (A)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Karl Foitek (CH)Result: 3rd 1st in GT1.6
Grid: 4th
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/11/2014Photo by courtesy of: David Garrett via Artur Fenzlau Technical Museum Vienna and David Garrett via Erwin Jelinek Technical Museum Vienna
Crystal Palace International - Grand TouringInternational Car Race Meeting Crystal Palace7.6.1965
7171 - Lotus Elan - Team LotusLotus Elan 26 Racing # - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/AGT1.6
Team Lotus (GB)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ray Parsons (GB)Result: did not finish (Lost wheel)
Grid:
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: John Crick
Hill Climb RossfeldInternationales Alpen-Bergpreiss13.6.1965
3838 - Lotus Elan Racing #26-R-22 - Squadra FoitekLotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-22 - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 N/AGT1.6
Squadra Foitek (CH)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Karl Foitek (CH)Result: 15th 1st in GT1.6
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/08/2014Photo by courtesy of: David Garrett
DARM GT SolitudeGroßer Preis der Solitude18.7.1965
1616 - Lotus Elan #26-R-21 - Jean-Paul HumbersetLotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-21 - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 1594 cc N/AGT2.5
Jean-Paul Humberset (CH)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean-Paul Humberset (CH)Result: 7th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/01/2014Photo by courtesy of: David Garrett
Hill Climb Ollon-VillarsChampionnat du Monde Ollon-Villars29.8.1965
9999 - Lotus Elan #26-R-21 - Ecurie du NordLotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-21 - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 1594 cc N/AGT1.6
Ecurie du Nord (CH)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean-Paul Humberset (CH)Result: 17th
Grid:
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/11/2015Photo by courtesy of: David Garrett via Alexis Callier Collection
Hill Climb Ollon-VillarsChampionnat du Monde Ollon-Villars29.8.1965
101101 - Lotus Elan Racing #26-R-22 - Squadra FoitekLotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-22 - L4 1553 cc N/AGT1.6
Squadra Foitek (CH)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Roby Jörg (CH)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: blue (+yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: David Garrett via Alexis Callier Collection
Bridgehampton 500 Kilometres - Class: 2000 ccThe 1965 Bridgehampton Double 50019.9.1965
2727 - Lotus Elan 26R - F. B. AshplantLotus Elan 26 Racing # - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/ASR1.6
F. B. Ashplant (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Fred Ashplant (USA)Result: 3rd
Grid: 4th
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
Funabashi - Grand Touring 1600 cc1st Golden Beach Trophy September Race Meeting Funabashi26.9.1965
3131 - Lotus Elan 26RLotus Elan 26 Racing - N/AGT1.6
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Shintaro Taki (J)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/11/2023Photo by courtesy of: Hidetoshi Kotoku
SM Monza [GT]10.10.1965
156156 - Lotus Elan Racing #26-R-21Lotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-21 - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 1594 cc N/A
(CH)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean-Paul Humberset (CH)Result: 2nd
Grid:
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/11/2015Photo by courtesy of: David Garrett
Nassau Tourist Trophy12th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks28.11.1965
1515 - Lotus Elan #26-R-9Lotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-9 - L4 N/AGT1.6
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Pulver (USA)Result: 6th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/01/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Hughes
Governor's Trophy12th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks3.12.1965
1515 - Lotus Elan #26-R-9Lotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-9 - L4 N/AGT1.6
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Pulver (USA)Result: 16th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/01/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Hughes
Nassau Trophy Race12th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks5.12.1965
1515 - Lotus Elan #26-R-9Lotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-9 - L4 N/AGT1.6
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Pulver (USA)Result: 19th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/01/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Hughes
Spa 1000 KilometresGrand Prix de Spa22.5.1966
6262 - Lotus Elan - Elan SwedenLotus Elan 26 Racing # - Ford Lotus Twin Cam N/AS1.6
Elan Sweden (S)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Staffan Wahlström (S)/Per Brandström (S)
listed, never drove:
Kjell Lindgren (S), Björn Svensson (S)
Result: 14th 1st in S1.6
Grid: 31st (5:14.1000)
Colours: darker (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: Klaus D. Lehmann-Gräve Zwischengas.com
Benguela 200 Kilometres200 Kilométeos de Benguela10.6.1966
55 - Lotus ElanLotus Elan 26 Racing # - N/A
(ANG)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Herculano Areias (ANG)Result: did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 1st
Colours: darker (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/01/2024Photo by courtesy of: Antonio Almeida Tuku Tuku Benguela
Hockenheim - Sports 1600 cc2. Nationales Rundstreckenrennen in Hockenheim bei Heidelberg19.6.1966
5151 - Lotus Elan Racing #26-R-22 - Squadra FoitekLotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-22 - L4 1590 cc N/AS1.6
Squadra Foitek (CH)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Karl Foitek (CH)Result: did not finish (Rear axle)
Grid: 1st
Colours: blue (+yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: David Garrett via Alexis Callier Collection
Huíla 3 Hours3 Horas da Huíla7.8.1966
none1 - Lotus Elan 26Lotus Elan 26 Racing # - N/A
(ANG)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Herculano Areias (ANG)Result: 15th
Grid: 1st
Colours: darker (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/01/2024Photo by courtesy of: Antonio Almeida Tuku Tuku Benguela
Sierre Montagna Hill ClimbSwiss Mountain Grand Prix28.8.1966
8282 - Lotus Elan 26R - BB RacingLotus Elan 26 Racing # - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/AS1.6
BB Racing (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hans Tschiemer (CH)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/11/2010Photo by courtesy of: Hans Tschiemer
Eigental Hill ClimbBergrennen Eigental25.9.1966
7777 - Lotus Elan Racing #26-R-22Lotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-22 - L4 N/A
Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Karl Foitek (CH)Result: finished, position unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/12/2015Photo by courtesy of: David Garrett via Alexis Callier Collection
Preis von Tirol [SP2.0]Preis von Tirol, Internationales Flugplatzrennen Innsbruck9.10.1966
107107 - Lotus Elan Racing - BB Racing-TeamLotus Elan 26 Racing # - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/AP1.6
BB Racing-Team (CH)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hans Tschiemer (CH)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/11/2015Photo by courtesy of: David Garrett via Erwin Jelinek Technical Museum Vienna
Aspern [SRP]Flugplatzrennen Wien-Aspern um den Donau-Pokal16.10.1966
8282 - Lotus Elan Racing - BB Racing-TeamLotus Elan 26 Racing # - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/AP1.6
BB Racing-Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hans Tschiemer (CH)Result: 10th 1st in P1.6
Grid: 11th
Colours: dark blue (+yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/10/2013Photo by courtesy of: Arthur Fenzlau
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC 1000-km-Rennen Nürburgring28.5.1967
8484 - Lotus Elan - LotusLotus Elan 26 Racing # - Ford Lotus Twin Cam N/AS1.6
Lotus (S)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harald Kronegard (S)/Björn Svensson (S)Result: did not finish
Grid: 42nd (10:43.8000)
Colours: darker (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 15/07/2018Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC 1000-km-Rennen Nürburgring28.5.1967
110110 - Lotus Elan - Lotus SwedenLotus Elan 26 Racing # - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 N/AGT1.6
Lotus Sweden (S)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Per Brandström (S)/Peter Trapp (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 35th (10:25.6000)
Colours: darker (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 15/07/2018Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
Swiss Meisterschaft Hockenheim - Sports 2000 cc3. Nationales Rundstreckenrennen in Hockenheim bei Heidelberg4.6.1967
7575 - Lotus Elan Racing #26-R-22 - Squadra FoitekLotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-22 - L4 1590 cc N/AS2.0
Squadra Foitek (CH)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Karl Foitek (CH)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: orange (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: David Garrett
Ollon-VillarsChampionnat du Monde Ollon-Villars27.8.1967
163163 - Lotus Elan Racing #26-R-22 - Squadra FoïtekLotus Elan 26 Racing #26-R-22 - L4 1590 cc N/AS2.0
Squadra Foïtek (CH)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Karl Foitek (CH)Result: 12th
Grid:
Colours: orange (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/08/2014Photo by courtesy of: David Garrett
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC-1000 km-Rennen auf dem Nürburgring19.5.1968
104104 - Lotus Elan Racing - Sportvagnsimport Team LotusLotus Elan 26 Racing # - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 N/AS2.0
Sportvagnsimport Team Lotus (S)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Björn Svensson (S)/Boo Johansson (S)/Harald Kronegard (S)Result: 40th
Grid: 43rd (10:06.6000)
Colours: darker (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 15/05/2018Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
BenguelaII Ciruito Aniversário Cidade de Benguela25.5.1969
1010 - Lotus Elan 26 RacingLotus Elan 26 Racing # - N/A
(ANG)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Cardoso Albernaz (ANG)Result: 3rd
Grid: 6th
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Antonio Almeida Tuku Tuku Benguela
Circuito da RestingaVII Circuito Automóvel Da Restinga do Lobito13.9.1969
1010 - Lotus Elan RacingLotus Elan 26 Racing # - N/A
(ANG)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Cardoso Albernaz (ANG)Result: did not finish (Lost wheel)
Grid: 3rd
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Antonio Almeida Tuku Tuku Benguela
Circuito da Praia Morena BenguelaIII Circuito Aniversário Cidade de Benguela10.5.1970
44 - Lotus ElanLotus Elan 26 Racing # - N/A
(ANG)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Cardoso Albernaz (ANG)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/01/2024Photo by courtesy of: Antonio Almeida Tuku Tuku Benguela