1959 Lotus Elite #1096.
Date: 06/27/2006
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Our first task was to completely dismantle the car.
Date: 06/27/2006
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The complete rear suspension attatches directly to the fiberglass body.
Date: 08/10/2006
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The inside of the right door shows the original blue color and the car's build number: 1096.
Date: 08/10/2006
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The door latch mechanism also has the build number.
Date: 08/10/2006
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Old crash damage at the left front corner of the grill.
Date: 08/10/2006
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The complete body shell ready to have the paint removed.
Date: 08/10/2006
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The paint was stripped by blasting with baking soda.
Date: 08/10/2006
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Previous repairs to left front collision revealed.
Date: 08/10/2006
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