Description
The Lotus 41 is the most desirable Formula 2/B car of its era. This is a true FB car from new. It has finished 1st in class at several events including the Lotus honored Marque 1995 Monterey Historic Races. It is painted Original Lotus Team colors, has original 6 lug magnesium wheels. All bushings are new, and all suspension has fresh nickel-plate. This car has been a dream come true to own and drive.
History
One of the 3 team Lotus 41 F/B s delivered to Gus Hutchinson’s ‘Chemscope Racing Team’ in 1967. Gus went on to win the Formula Continental Championship. His Chemscope racing F/B cars won almost every SCCA national and professional race they entered.
Recent Competition History
1st in class Monterey Historic Races 1st in class Sears Point
Performance Data
Class: FB
Weight: 875 lbs
Track: Laguna Seca
Engine
Engine Builder: Kampena
Manufacturer: Lotus
Type: Lotus twin -cam
Horsepower: 170
Induction: twin webber carbs
Heads: twin-cam webber head
Crankshaft: forged steel
Pistons: Cosworth
Total Time: 30
Races: 12
runs great good compression
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: custom looks original
Age: 20
Capacity: 6 gal.
Fuel Pump: Bendix
Fuel Type: race
Oil/Water System
Radiator: brass Lotus Componets
Water Rad Location: front
Oil Cooler: yes
Electrical System
Alternator: no
Battery: gel under knees
Data Logger: no
Computer: no
Transmission
Manfacturer: Hewland
Type: FT200
Gears: 5 plus reverse
6 extra gear sets
Rear End
Manufacturer: hewland transaxel
Body
Construction: fiberglass
Color: BRG/ Yellow stripe
Paint: imoron
Condition: excellent
Chassis
Type: space frame
Builder: Lotus
Material: steel tube
Finish: light grey
Condition: excellent
Front Suspension: dbl wishbone, coil over, new nickel-plate
Rear Suspension: lower reverse wishbone, coil , new nickel-plate
