1960 Lotus Type 18 Formula Junior

Serial Number: 18J780 Frame Number: 987178 Logbooks: VSCCA, SVRA Condition: excellent Price: $65,000 $45,000 U.S. Location: Northeastern U.S.

Description This example of the landmark Lotus 18 has been raced in U.S. historics since the mid 70s. Purchased by the current owner about two years ago in purported race-ready condition it was found to be far short of that description and he set about performing a complete ground up. Sparing no expense he commissioned Richardson to build a proper 1100 with a new Richardson head. The Renault 318 was completely redone and multiple spares obtained. The car has finished 3rd and 2nd in the last two outings and the engine was new prior to the last race. The car is accompanied by an unbelievable spares package.

History

Recent Competition History

Engine

• Richardson prepared Kent 1098cc.
• Richardson head
• dry sumped
• one race since build

Gearbox

• Renault Type 318

Final Drive

• Renault in unit with gearbox

Body

• fibreglass, integral cockpit cowling and nose, removable side panels, tail cover

Chassis

• multitubular space frame of mostly round tube
• Front Suspension:double wishbone, outboard coil overs
• Rear Suspension:lower reversed a-arms, dual trailing arms, driveshaft acting as top link
• Steering:modified Triumph rack and pinion
• Brakes:outboard drums all around
• Wheels:Lotus wobbly webs

Interior

• removable steering wheel
• wired for radios

Spares

• 2 Renault type 318 gearboxes, 1 with 8:31 r&p and close ratios, 1 stock
• close ratio gear set
• set (4) wobblies
• original chronometric tacho
• spare head
• lower rear a-arms