1963 Lotus 23C

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Serial Number: 23C-S-132 Frame Number: AM 116 (Arch Motors) Engine Number: 701M6015 L A Gearbox Number: 8 - 783 Logbook: 1970s Europe, 1995 Monterey Condition: Very Good Price:  US $78,500  Currency_Convert Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

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Lotus 23C, B body. Mainly campaigned in Europe by Swiss owners (1967-1994). European Historic Champion 1985. Driven in 1995 Monterey Historic races. New 188 hp dry sump Lotus twincam, recently prepared by Tony Ingram, Santa Barbara, California, 5-speed Hewland, fire system. FIA registration (1982, photocopy).

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Performance Data

• Weight: 900 lbs
• Track: See Ivan Scotti letter 1 & 2

Engine

• Engine Builder: Tony Ingram
• Manufacturer: Lotus
• Type: Twincam
• Displacement: 1.6 litre
• Horsepower: 188 (dyno)
• Induction: twin Weber DCOE45
• Heads: Original Lotus Twincam (not reproduction)
• Block: 701M
• Main Caps: Steel (coated)
• Crankshaft: Billet,
• Total Time: 0 hours

Fuel System

• Fuel Tank
• Fuel Type: Racing Fuel

Oil/Water System

• Radiator: KM (England)
• Water Rad Location: front
• Water Pump: Gilmer drive, underdriven
• Oil Cooler: 15 row
• Oil Cooler Location: front

Electrical System

• Ignition: Lucas Electronic
• Alternator: None

Transmission

• Manfacturer: Hewland
• Type: 5-speed
• Shifter: right hand

Body

• Construction: fibreglass
• Color: dark green
• Condition: very good
• racing number

Chassis

• Type: multi-tubular spaceframe
• Builder: Arch motors
• Material: steel
• Condition: excellent
• Front Suspension: double unequal length wishbones
• Rear Suspension: lower wishbone, upper link, 2 trailing arms
• Tires: Dunlop Racing 13x4.50

Interior

• Fire System: Yes
• Restraints: Six Point
• Guages: Tach, Oil Press, Water Temp
• Condition: Excellent

Spares

• none

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