More miles for Miles Elan 26R

The Willment Racing Lotus Elan 26R raced by John Miles in 1966 competed for the first time in Europe for over 30 years when new owner Pat Thomas contested the opening Heritage GT round of the season at Oulton Park (above).

The car, which won 15 races in 1966, had spent much of its life in the US before Lotus expert Thomas acquired it last September.

“We bought it with a rod out of the side of the engine,” said Thomas. “All my life I’ve wanted a proper 26R,” he added.