About MK14 Components

The Lotus Elite, Type 14 was produced from 1957-1963 with 1087 units leaving the factory, where 741 remain in known existence today, with thankfully 1 or 2 appearing now again out of long term storage back into the world.

Originally created by Tony Bates in the 1970’s out of pure necessity to ensure parts availability for the Lotus Elite Type 14, MK14 Components now being under its 4th ownership, has developed into the premier worldwide parts supplier for these beautiful cars, along with the common cross over product to other models such as the Lotus VII, XI and IX to name but a few.  As mentioned, our customer base has grown to fully international coverage where we are delighted that, on average 50% of our shipments are to international markets proving the popularity of the car around the world.

Our aim remains the same, to be the leading supplier to all parts of the model whilst we look to expand the offering to these other commonality parts in sister models.  Some parts are Elite specific and not readily available today and this is an area we are focused on, developing methods and manufacturing of these to ensure longer term availability and we have on more than a few occasions sat and pondered “just how did they do that in 1957!”. We strive to have a part you need on the shelf, and if not we can get one for you asap unless its one of the challenging ones and there, we look forward to working on that challenge to a solution is found.

In addition to pure parts supply and with our partnership with Automotive Sporting Heritage, our aim to is expand MK14 Components to a full service and restoration service provider along with entering more into the exciting and highly competitive world of the racing Elites, as after all, that is what Colin Chapman built them for and for these areas please check out the relevant parts on the website.