1960 Lotus 18 FJ

Serial Number: FJ 715 Engine Number: 213-03 Logbook: VSCDA 04-650 Condition: Very Good Price:  US $69,995 OBO  Currency_Convert Location: Round Hill, Virginia

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Really good, highly original 18 FJ. Price lowered. Ready to race, handles beautifully, great fun to drive. One weekend on fresh PHP engine, fitted four-speed Hewland, has original Renault 'box and all parts to fit. New ATL fuel cell, Carbotech brakes, Sparco harness, SPA fire extinguisher system, Dunlop Racing tires, as well as recently plated and refurbished suspension and front/rear hubs. Fitted three new wheels and repainted tail cover.

History

Performance Data

• Class: FJ
• Weight: 880 lbs
• Track: Summit Point

Engine

• Engine Builder: PHP
• Manufacturer: Ford
• Type: 109E
• Displacement: 1098 cc
• Horsepower: 115
• Induction: Two Weber 40 DCOE
• Heads: Iron
• Block: Iron
• Crankshaft: Forged steel
• Connecting Rods: Forged
• Pistons: Forged
• Camshaft: A6
• Exhaust: Four branch, open
• Total Time: 2 hours
• Races: 3

Fuel System

• Fuel Cell
• Manufacturer: ATL
• Age: One year

Oil/Water System

• Radiator: Original
• Water Rad Location: Front
• Oil Cooler: Original
• Oil Cooler Location: Front, with radiator

Electrical System

• Ignition: Electronic

Transmission

• Manfacturer: Hewland
• Type: Mk8/9
• Gears: 4
• Shifter: right hand
• Trans Cooler: No
• New layshaft bearing fitted

Rear End

• Manufacturer: Hewland
• Cooler: No
• Differential: Limited slip

Body

• Construction: Fiberglass
• Color: Blue/white
• Condition: Very good to excellent

Chassis

• Type: Spaceframe
• Builder: Lotus
• Material: Steel
• Finish: Gray paint
• Condition: Good
• Front Suspension: Nickel, excellent
• Rear Suspension: Nickel, excellent
• Shocks: Spax/ARS (rebuilt 2018)
• Brakes: Drum
• Steering: Rack and pinion
• Wheels: Lotus wobbly web
• Tires: Dunlop Racing

Interior

• Color/Finish: Red seat, dash
• Material: Vinyl, leather
• Fire System: SPA FireSense
• Restraints: Sparco
• Guages: Smiths
• Steering Wheel: Moto-Lita
• Condition: Excellent

Spares

• Renault gearbox + final drive
• Touch up paint
• 3 wobbly web wheels
• Used hubs, front/rear
• 3 Hewland + 6 Renault ratios
• Momo steering wheel
• Front upright + ball joints