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The ex-Camoradi Team, Ian Burgess, 1960-61 Lotus-Climax Type 18 Formula 1/Intercontinental Formula Racing Single-Seater
United Kingdom • 29 Jun 2012
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This is a 1960-61 Lotus-Climax Type 18 Formula 1 car, chassis number 908, with a rich racing history, including its time with the Camoradi team and driver Ian Burgess. Recently restored, it features a 2.5-liter Coventry Climax engine and Colotti five-speed transaxle, making it a compelling piece for collectors and vintage racing enthusiasts.
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While the car has been restored and has competed successfully, it has also spent many years unused and has a complex history with some periods of unknown ownership. The listing highlights that it is remarkably original and unspoiled, and while it features original period components, it also mentions some modifications and the need for restoration, suggesting it's not in perfect condition.
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In 1960 the American entrepreneur Lloyd P.
'Lucky' Casner's Camoradi racing team set the FIA Sports Car World Championship series alight with some stupendous performances by its Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage' cars, driven by Dan Gurney, Casner himself, Masten Gregory and none other than Stirling Moss.
The acronym 'Camoradi' derived from 'Casner Motors Inc Racing Division' and the operation was originally heavily backed by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, which was seeking to establish a foothold in international road racing.
For the following year, 1961, team driver Masten Gregory persuaded the flamboyant 'Lucky' Casner that the team should also mount a serious assault upon Formula 1.
To this end Camoradi International was formed with a base in Europe, and a new Cooper T53 'Lowline' car was acquired for Gregory.
However Ian Burgess, the team's newly-joined number two driver (who passed away only last month, on May 18) said he knew where he could acquire "a very cheap Lotus 18", an...
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£30,070
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£39,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£297,894
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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