D Type Project

Tribute Automotive · #1 3rd September 2013, 19:04

I have had a 1970's Lotus Elite chassis in an out of the workshop for the past year or so pretending to be other cars. First it was a 1960's F*rr*ri racer (aborted plan), then my 1930's workshop truck (now mounted on a more suitable '51 Riley chassis), but now it seems to have turned into a D Type Jag.

It will have the D Type body bonded to the Lotus GRP floor pan and a new bulkhead fitted, pedals and steering mounted, doors/bonnet and boot hung, headlight covers and a flyscreen added. It will then go up for sale as an unfinished project to free up some room at the workshop. I will post some more pics and details over the next few weeks.

Down&Out · #2 3rd September 2013, 23:46

Is this a full length D type? looks incredible!

redratbike · #3 4th September 2013, 19:35

Does it have v5?

Tribute Automotive · #4 4th September 2013, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Down&Out

Is this a full length D type? looks incredible!

It is actually slightly longer than normal as the Lotus wheelbase is longer. It gives a better cockpit size.

Tribute Automotive · #5 4th September 2013, 19:41

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Originally Posted by redratbike

Does it have v5?

Yes, it has the 1975 Lotus V5, but is being booked in for a change of identity inspection at VOSA/DVLA to change the name to a J4G D-Type (can't call it a JAG).