• The car was bought in 2000 by Kevin Whittle from a seller in Germany where it had been advertised as a Lotus 61. Kevin soon realised it was not a Lotus 61 chassis. Peter Denty and Alan Putt confirmed it was in fact a Lotus 22 chassis that had been modified to take Lotus 61 components and bodywork. Correspondence relating to this is included in the documents file.
• Kevin Whittle subsequently had the car rebuilt to Lotus 22 specs and FIA papers issued for it.
• It went through a couple of further hands before I bought it from an auction house in October 2022 and soon realised it required a major rebuild.
• James Denty completely stripped the chassis, installed a roll over bar to the latest specification, re powder coated the chassis and refurbished/replaced all components. Sliding spline driveshafts have been fitted in place of doughnuts as now allowed by the FIA. The bodywork was repaired and repainted.
• Engine fully rebuilt by Jeremy Bennett at Nemesis Racing including a new Richardson cylinder head, new pistons, con rods, valve train etc.
• Hewland 5 speed gear box fully rebuilt by Tony Wilson including a new crown wheel and pinion amongst the many other new parts required.
• On completion James Denty gave the car a shakedown at Snetterton in early November 2024.
• New FIA HTP valid until 31/12/2035
• All bills for purchase and rebuild included in the document file as are the bills for previous works.
• Further details and photographs available on request.
• Asking for £100,000 Ono
• Contact andysomerton2@gmail.com
• Phone 07984 855649

• Genuine original 22 which has been campaigned for many years with lots of success including double championship winning car with Manfredo Rossi at the wheel.
• Podiums every time out in 2024.
• Maintained to a very high standard , two race old freshly rebuilt Richardson engine , gearbox refresh last year by Jp , new wishbones and bodywork last year.
• Belts fire extinguisher all in date , Current Htp .
• Ready to race in 2025
• £115000 Ono .
• Please contact: Sema Racing: 07850100556 or semaracing@icloud.com

SOLD

• 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.
• NEW price: £70,000 GBP
• Please enquire with Ben Mitchell at Mitchell Curated on +447535148470 or ben@mitchellcurated.com
• Location: Cirencester, UK

• 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

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.

• Australian constructed 1961 JOLUS FJ built as a small volume race car by Bob Joass in Sydney
• Raced successfully from December 1961- December 1963 in the Australian FJ Championship by Paul Bolton
• It comes with a detailed history including Log Books for Motor Sport Australia and new FIA HTP Class D, valid until (31-12-33).
• The car has Aluminium Drum brakes and a High horsepower Ford Steel FJ motor that has a Dry Sump and a Farndon crankshaft installed.
• It drives through a VW/Hewland style tunnel 4 speed gearbox and is Suitable for a tall driver and is Race Ready.
• It is fully restored with new Shocks, painted Fibreglass Body & new Wheels and all castings.
• As I am the proud owner of the protype Jolus FJ as well, Spares are not a problem as I have the original patterns and jigs for, Wheels, Uprights, Gearbox Adaptor and front backing Plates, together with Suspension Jigs and the Windscreen & Body molds.
• Please make contact if you need more information, at (geoff@geoff-fry.com.au)
• Sale price STG 51,500