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Restoration Blog: 1966 Lotus Elan 26R, Update 3

August 19, 2011 12:00 AM

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An oil tank is so much more than just a tank... Join Jay and Jim for a look at the Lotus' brand new one, with aluminum tubes patiently flame bent by Jim so as to avoid any potential for the one thing you don't want: foamy oil.

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