Need source for this claim... 1961 Le Mans

[Steven Silverstein <milano164@comcast.net>]

Jim wrote:

"Did you know a Lotus would have collected that award had they managed
to homologate 500 cars in time for the 1961 LeMans?"

I would like to see the source on this information.

Technically, the finishing order in the Index of Efficiency that I have 
read were;    Sunbeam Alpine, Lotus Elite, DB Panhard, Porsche.
The Lotus Elite was credited with 2nd.  (There were only two Conventry 
Climax powered Elites that finished the race - there were a number of 
other Lotus that didn't finish or start)


Steve