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1969 Lotus-Ford Type 61 Formula Ford Racing Single-Seater
United Kingdom • 29 Jun 2012
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This 1969 Lotus-Ford Type 61 Formula Ford Racing Single-Seater, chassis number 61M-X-F3-219, boasts a rich racing history and is equipped with a Scholar Formula Ford engine. Purchased around 2007, it has been garaged in controlled conditions and remains unused since, presenting a unique opportunity for collectors and racing enthusiasts alike, though inspection and preparation are advised before use.
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6
The car has been garaged in controlled conditions and has remained unused since its acquisition, which suggests good preservation. However, the recommendation for careful inspection and preparation before running indicates that it may require some reconditioning due to its age and period of inactivity.
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Lotus Components Ltd displayed their brand-new Lotus Type 61 Formula Ford car at the British Racing & Sports Car Club's annual Racing Car Show, in London, at the start of 1969.
The highly successful Jim Russell Racing Drivers' School headed the order list as this replacement for the Lotus 22/51-series of single-seater customer-sale designs headed for tremendous success.
The new Lotus 61 featured a new multi-tubular spaceframe chassis composed of round-section tubes and stiffened by a stressed-steel sheet undertray panel.
Typically Lotus all-independent suspension was adopted, with double wishbones at the front pivoting on nylon-lined bearings, with interposed coil-spring/damper units as the springing medium.
The rear suspension featured reversed lower wishbones, single top links and twin radius rods each side, again with outboard-mounted coil-spring/damper units.
While any suitable engine and gearbox combination could be installed to customer preference, Lotus Components offered a...
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£14,375
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£29,694
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