If you’re someone who is in the market for a Lotus Eleven, chances are you already know what makes this historic race car so great. The Eleven, in many ways, was considered Colin Chapman’s crowning achievement. And while he had a tendency to always outdo himself on his next creation, the Eleven was such a transformative track car that few models – from Lotus or otherwise – have come close to threatening the Eleven’s position on top of the heap. The example shown here appears to be a competition car still in active use, and it is listed here on craigslist with all of the right details included for $125,000 near St. Louis.

The Eleven is a car that wears you almost as much as you wear it. You have to be a bit of a contortionist to even drive the Eleven, and once you slide into the low-slung cockpit (that’s an understatement), I’m guessing you can see Chapman’s view of the perfect sports car in full view. Of course, beyond the lineage the car enjoys is the sheer number of these Elevens that were used in highly-publicized races, earning it some of the best PR a company could hope for. The long list of drivers who used the Eleven for a major competitive advantage is quite lengthy, and counting yourself among them is perhaps one of the more compelling reasons to invest in a car like this one.

But really, it’s about the driving experience and access to some of the most celebrated historic racing events in the U.S. The Eleven shown here is described by the seller with great brevity, but there’s not a whole lot to say about a car like this: “Coventry Climax FWB with Webbers, wobblies, wishbone front, DeDion rear, discs, wrap-around windshield, tail fin.” That’s it; that’s the car in a nutshell. The seller doesn’t say much about how he has used it, or whether this particular Eleven can trace its history back to a driver or drivers of some significance. If it has been used competitively, the condition would seem to suggest otherwise given how clean it is.

While the engine was humble at best, the Eleven was still capable for a top speed of over 130 miles per hour. The seller notes this example is listed in the official register of historic Lotus Elevens, so there’s likely a story to tell in terms of its life up until this point. The Eleven is one of those models that will always be sought after and there will be little doubt as to its significance. If you have the means, I am sure this is a top 10 car for many folks who wish to assemble a collection of any significance while also having a specimen they can still wring out on the track on occasion.