1968 Lotus Type 51A Formula Ford

Serial Number: tbd Logbooks: SVRA Condition: Restored 1990 very nice condition Price: $24,000 USD Location: Connecticut USA
Description The Lotus 51 is everyone's favorite looking Historic Formula Ford. This car was restored in 1990 and runs the desirable Hewland gearbox. It is super reliable and lots of fun.

History

Recent Competition History

Engine

• 1600 cc
• Uprated carb and manifold
• Original down under exhaust
• Dry sump oil system

Fuel System

• Fuel cell

Oil/Water System

• Front mounted oil tank
• Front water radiator

Electrical System

• total loss

Gearbox

• Hewland

Final Drive

• Hewland in unit with gearbox

Body

• Fibreglass
• Integral nose
• Cockpit cowling
• Under tray
• enmgine cover

Chassis

• Mild steel space frame
• Dampers: Carerra
• Front Suspension: Double wishbone, coilover
• Rear Suspension: Lowered reverse wishbone, top link, dual trailing rods, coil over
• Steering: Modified Triumph rack and pinion
• Brakes: Four wheel disc
• Wheels: Steel
• Weight: tbd

Interior

• 6 point harness
• Fire system
• Removable wheel
• Original instruments including chrono tach gauge