£49,179
1971 Lotus 69
RM Sotheby's • Portugal • 21 Sept 2019
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£49,179
1971 Lotus 69
Portugal • 21 Sept 2019
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AI Listing Summary
This Lotus 69, driven by Ernesto Neves, achieved multiple wins in 1972 and secured an impressive 7th place in the Formula Ford World Final at Brands Hatch. After 30 years in storage, it underwent a meticulous restoration by American Dream of Caldas da Rainha, retaining its original chassis, body, and Kent engine with Weber carburetors.
Condition
8
The car has been meticulously restored by Portuguese restoration specialists American Dream of Caldas da Rainha after being stored for 30 years. It retains its original chassis and body and is fitted with a Kent engine with side-draft Weber carburetors.
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7169/28FF
1971
Auction
LHD
Portugal
£49,179
1971 Lotus 69
RM Sotheby's • Portugal • 21 Sept 2019
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Driven by accomplished Portuguese Lotus specialist Ernesto Neves under the Team Palma banner, this Lotus 69 competed extensively on the domestic circuit throughout 1972, with wins at Rampa da Pena, Monsanto Park, Vila do Conde, and Estoril.
Intriguingly, the car was also sent to England to compete in the 1972 Formula Ford World Final at Brands Hatch, which was supporting the Non-World Championship F1/F5000 John Player Challenge Trophy race.
After qualifying 18th, Neves finished an impressive 7th overall.
After remaining in storage for some 30 years, 28FF was immaculately restored by Portuguese restoration specialists American Dream of Caldas da Rainha, near Lisbon.
The car retains its original chassis and body and is fitted with a Kent engine with side-draft Weber carburetors.
This would surely be a thrill to drive and enjoy on the track.
Conduzido pelo talentoso especialista Lotus, Ernesto Neves, integrado na estrutura do Team Palma, este Lotus 69 competiu em Portugal até 1972, ...
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£37,800
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