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£38,598

1962 Lotus 22 Formula Junior

Monaco • 14 May 2022

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AI Listing Summary

This 1962 Lotus 22 Formula Junior, one of only 77 ever made, boasts a rich racing history, including participation in the Historic Grand Prix of Monaco and the Silverstone Classic. It features a Ford Cosworth engine and has been restored, presenting an exciting opportunity for historic racing enthusiasts.

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Condition 

7

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

AM-47

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

In January 1962, Colin Chapman presented his company’s newest Formula Junior car at the Racing Car Show in London.

It was revealed as the Lotus 22.

The 22 was available to purchase for regular members of the public, retailing for £1,550, and deliveries soon began to privateers around the world.

The 22 was powered by a four-cylinder 1,100 cc Ford Cosworth engine—producing around 100 horsepower—which rested in the chassis at a 30-degree angle.

The racer proved to be yet another competitive car from Chapman, with the Team Lotus driver, Peter Arundell, winning 18 out of 25 races at the start of the 1962 Formula Junior season.

Facing competition from the newer Brabham, and marketed to a limited audience in the Formula Junior series, the 22 did not remain in production for long.

Only 77 examples were built by Lotus Components.

According to the Formula Junior Historic Racing Association, this Lotus 22 was sold new in Sweden in 1962, and was converted into a “screamer” when Formula Juni...

Points of note

£37,125

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£43,549

Median Price (Since 2020)

£81,506

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