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1969 Lotus 61 Formula B
United States • 24 Dec 2015
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This 1969 Lotus 61 Formula B is a recently rebuilt race car with a strong Lotus twin-cam engine. It features a full set of modern safety gear, original lightweight LeGrand magnesium wheels, and includes multiple gear sets and a disassembled Formula Ford engine.
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8
The car was rebuilt from the bare frame up, repainted, and has modern safety gear. It has only had three short shake-down track sessions since the rebuild and is said to be in excellent condition. The bodywork has no damage or wear. The wheels were X-rayed and Magnafluxed. The engine was completely rebuilt.
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61/FF/140
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Chassis Number: 61/FF/140.
Originally sold to Jim Russell.
Log book dating back to 1972.
Full restoration completed in 2012.
187HP Lotus Twin Cam engine.
Modern safety equipment.
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
This 1969 Lotus 61 #140 is currently built to Formula B specifications with a strong Lotus twin-cam engine.
The Lotus 61 was designed as a Formula Ford racer, though many were built to race in other series.
This car was originally sold to famous racer and Jim Russell without an engine, and the first log book entry from 1972 shows that the car was already converted to Formula B.
It was purchased by BaT regular in approximately 2002 and rebuilt from the bare tube frame up over the next decade, using the best mechanical components and most up to date safety equipment possible.
It was completed in 2012 and has had three short shake-down track sessions of about 30 minutes each since then.
After completing the car Mr.
Vespa decided not to jump back into vintage F...
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£14,375
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£29,694
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,012
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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