1958 Lotus 15 Sports Racer

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Logbook: FIA papers Condition: Excellent Price: £POA GBP United Kingdom Pounds Location: United Kingdom

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Description

This important Lotus complete with its UK FIA papers is ready enjoy some of the most prestigious racing grids this coming season and will no doubt continue to be a very competitive mount.

This important sports racing car is fitted with correct two litre FPF Coventry Climax Engine .

History

Originally supplied to North American Lotus Agent , Jay Chamberlin, This car raced very succesfully in the United States during 1958 and beyond in North American Sports Car races.

Following two decades in the States, the car was returned home to the UK in 1980, before then passing , like most important Lotuses do to Japan. In more recent years the car again returned to England.

The car has been restored in the Uk and has been a very successful Lotus in the many race championships including the BRDC and HSCC.

Recent Competition History

Engine

• Type: FPF Coventry Climax
• Displacement: 2 liter

Fuel System

• Fuel Cell

Oil/Water System

• Radiator: yes

Electrical System

• Ignition: 12V

Transmission

• Type: MGA/Lotus Mowog

Rear End

• Type: in unit w/gearbox

Body

• Construction: aluminum
• Color: green
• Condition: excellent

Chassis

• Type: tubular spaceframe
• Front Suspension: double wishbone, coilover
• Rear Suspension: double wishbone, coilover
• Brakes: disc
• Steering: rack & pinion
• Wheels: Lotus

Interior

• Material: aluminum
• Restraints: safety harness
• Guages: all gauges

Spares

• none

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