1971 Lotus Type 69 Formula 3 Spec Sheet

1971 Lotus Type 69 Formula 3

Serial Number: 69/F3/31
Engine Number: TEC 107
Gearbox Number: tbd
Logbooks: RMVR, FIA papers
Condition: Excellent
Price: $49,000 USD
Location:Colorado, US

Description

This beautiful car had a complete frame-off restoration to no-expense spared standards by renowned English restorer Peter Denty in the mid '90s. The car is expecially notable in having an absolutely correct 1972 F3 spec Novamotor restrictor twincam featuring Kugelfisher mechanical injection mated to a Hewland Mk8. The car is otherwise identical in specification to a Lotus 69 Formula B and could easily be configured as a Formula B by substituting a full race twincam and optionally an FT-200. The value of the Novamotor in the car probably exceeds that of a conventional twincam and the owner might be of assistance in finding a buyer for the Novamotor.

Have covered only 10 races since it is still in near perfect condition. It carries marking patterned after the Dave Walker's double championship works car and the is perfect picture of a Lotus 69.

History

The oral history of the car identifies it as ex-Rikki von Opel, who would have raced it in International F3 in 1971. The car was sold by Ari Luyendyk's father to Peter Denty, who sold it to a German customer for the German open. The car then came back to Peter and from him to the current owner.

Recent Competition History

Monterey Historics, Steamboat

Engine

Lotus/Ford twincam 1600cc.
Novamotor modified
Kugelfisher mechanical injectrion
inlet restricted as to 1972 F3 rules

Fuel System

fuel cell

Oil/Water System

front water rad
rear oil cooler

Electrical System

Hawker gel cell

Gearbox

Hewland Mk8, rebuilt in restoration

Final Drive

Hewland in unit with gearbox

Body

fibreglass nose and cockpit cowling
alloy front wing
composite rear wing

Chassis

multitubular space frame in excellent condition, original color stove enamel
Dampers: Quantum fully adjustable or old stype Leda adjustable
Front Suspension: double wishbone, coil over, chrome, excellent condition
Rear Suspension: top link, lower reversed a-arm, dual trailing links, chrome
Steering: proprietary rack
Brakes: outboard disc f/r
Wheels: Lotus magnesium, 8-1/2" front, 12" rear, chromated, excellent condition, Dunlop CR65 4.75/11.5-13 front, 6.00/13.5-13 rear

Interior

adjustable seat (original
fire system
Willans Silverstone six harness
chronometric tach
Racetech oil pressure
dual oil pressure, water temp (Smiths)
fuel pressure (Smiths)
Racetech removable steering wheel

Spares

engine cover (not fitted or painted)

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