Lotus 22 Twincam – Factory Twincam Specification, From 51 Year Ownership
- Lotus 22 Twincam – Factory Twincam Specification, From 51 Year Ownership
- Chassis number: 22-TC-75
- A unique, factory specification Lotus 22 Twincam built new for hillclimbing by special request of first owner, Tom Elton.
- Campaigned from new in the British Hillclimb Championship.
- Coming from a current ownership of 51 years, 22-TC-75 stands as one of the most clear Lotus 22s in existence.
- Restored and cared for by Simon Hadfield Motorsport, 22-TC-75 has been kept in exceedingly clean condition, presenting beautifully today.
- Accompanied by a set of Lotus ‘Wobbly Web’ wheels and its original steering wheel along with an extensive history file including original correspondence from its first owner.
- Can be set up for Historic Formula Junior racing with fitment of 1100cc Cosworth MAE engine.
- Asking price: £85,000 GBP
- Please enquire with Ben Mitchell at Mitchell Curated on +447535148470 or ben@mitchellcurated.com
- Location: Cirencester, UK
Lotus 20
- This Lotus 20 was built in 1961, Jim Russell was the first owner. The car was built up by Frank Gardner at Downham Common Garage London in UK for Jim Russell Racing Driver School.
- Sold to Jon Leighton in 1961, it was built up to be used in the UK several times before being imported to Australia used at Jon’s Birchwood Racing School in Victoria.
- It was sold to Neville McKay from Victoria. He rebuilt and raced the vehicle from January 1962 to December 1963 in red colour.
- Sold to Alf Costanzo from Victoria in December 1963, during his ownership he painted it green and fitted front and rear disc brakes. The rear suspension was modified and the Renault gearbox was replaced by a VW close-ratio gearbox. Wide wheels were fitted al l round. It was raced very successfully by him till late 1967. (copy of log book application available)
- Well known adventurer Hans Tholstrup bought the car and had the rear suspension modified by Bob Britten of Renmax. Hans did not get to race the car selling it instead to fund his round Australia solo boat marathon.
- Noel Barnes from New South Wales purchased the car in 1969. He rebuilt the car with 1100cc Ford motor, changed the colour to a different green with yellow strip to race Formula 3 regs. It was raced by Noel and later by son, John, in the NSW Formula 3 Championship 1972 which he won. Later fitting 1300cc motor to meet a new class capacity. The front suspension was redesigned b John Joyce of Bowin Design formally Chief designer at Lotus before returning to Australia to build his own cars in Australia.We still have all the original parts if ever needed. John raced the car very successfully taking many category class win and record at circuit, hillclimb events, NSW & Qld.
- The 1300cc motor was removed and fitted to our other car a Lotus 41 ,now has a different 1600cc motor fitted to make the car complete.
- So for the purchaser they can choose which motor for relevant class.
- The car now also has 8” /10” Elfin Mag Wheel all round.
- Contact John Barnes; barnesjj50@gmail.com
Cooper T56
- Chassis noFJ 4 6I, original plate
Description of parts included / missing
- BMC engine, reportedly built by Huffaker. BMC XSP 1717-19 (block only) also available. XSP block originally delivered with FJ19 6I to Momo Corp. No carburation, intake etc
- Jack Knight gearbox
- Right hand shift bracket, lever and shaft missing
- Original radiator, twin fuel tanks , seat, steering wheel, steering shaft/rack&pinion, pedals, dashboard. Broken portion of windscreen.
- All control arms, stabilizer bars, links etc
- Front (Standard ) and rear (alloy) uprights
- Front brake backing plates
- Front and rear Cooper wheels, one spare wheel (rear)
- No brake drums
- No roll bar
- No instruments
- Price: $25000 USD or best offer
- Contact details: Johnhertsgaard53@gmail.com / +1-612-669-9197
- Location: Car is in Minnetonka, Minnesota USA
1962 Lotus Formula Junior Chassis No. 35
- Proven Class E race winner (last win at Spa 2022)
- Long Historic FJ Racing History dating back to 1981
- Rebuilt and maintained by Classic Team Lotus
- Valid HTP
- 2 sets of wheels
- Alternative gear ratio sets
- Completely stripped, inspected, repaired, rebuilt and repainted for 2022 season
- All safety critical items sent for independent crack testing for 2022 season
- The car has completed 1088 miles since rebuild
- Engine mileage is 1001. Approx 50% through expected life. Geoff Richardson latest specification.
- Gearbox mileage since rebuild is 1726 miles
- On the Goodwood Revival invitation list
- Priced at £100,000 GBP
- Contact: Chris Dinnage: chris@classicteamlotus.co.uk
Lotus 18
Lotus 18 – J – 832
- 1960 Lotus 18 FJ
- Agra 997cc engine / FJ Class C1
- Renault gearbox
- FIA HTP Valid until 31/12/2027 [with 1098cc Class C2 variant]
- Spares include 1 front and 1 rear wheel, and painted nose section
- Raced successfully during 2024 season
- Price: £55,000 ono
- Contact: Peter Edbrooke / Tel: +447785310126 / edbrooke.peter@gmail.com
Brief History:
- Imported to Sweden in 1960 by Jo Bonnier who drove/demonstrated the car, then sold it to BP Sweden in 1961.
- Raced subsequently by Bo Ljungfeldt and other Swedish drivers in 1961 and ’62, and raced in FJ until ’64 before being modified to Formula Vee.
- Restored to FJ spec in 1998/99 by Ake Axelsson in Stockholm and raced sucesefully by his daughter Michaela.
- Purchased by current owner in 2019.
1962 Merlyn MK3 FJ chassis number 19R
- One of the very last early 1962 mk3 Merlyn FJ produced – by this time the mk3 spec from the factory was constantly evolving.
- Being a late mk3 it benefits from discs all round/girling calipers. Rear upright top boxes/top links.
- Chassis number 19R /details/car history all on file and confirmed by Clive Hayward /Merlyn and confirmed with Duncan Rabagliati.
- Raced by-
- 50 Malcolm Fruitnight Snetterton April 1962
- 28 Roger Brash Martini Tr 1964
- George McKillop FC Lime rock 1968
- Engine- currently fitted 109e engine as per photos perfect for strip and build to spec
- Gearbox most rare- still fitted is the correct 5 Speed Hewland gear kit/shafts/all internals within the vw cases/castings as it would of been in this period.
- A fantastic rebuild project of this very original mk3.
- With only certain changes that have been carried from original being in the main-
- The dashboard height
- Rear wheels and fittings
- Drive shafts
- Given the age and use of the car it so great to see it has survived in such a condition and original spec.
- Full details/many further photos/history and information is available.
- viewing is welcomed by appointment.
- Sale price GBP £30,500.00 ovno.
- Contact Simon Brown / Tel- 01903 714535 / Email – Simon@trackstarracingservices.co.uk