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1963 Lotus 23B Navigation
This is a 100 percent original Jimmy Clark car. It was raced at Sebring and Daytona in 1964. In both cases it failed to finish.
This Lotus 23 was shipped on March 13th of 1963 to the USA, to D. Irish of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Chassis number 23/5/56 was fitted with a ten gallon long range tank for Sebring. Registered FIA specifications Arch Motors chassis A-31.
This car has been driven by David Irish, Robert Lamplan, Alex Ulman, Sergie Konorauft, Bart Martin, Judy Bonderant, Larry Haile, and Si Robin.
It was banned from the 24 Hours of LeMans and Collin Chapman never came back in later years.
Pete Lovely of Seattle, Washington - 1985 European Historic Champion and 1995 Monterey Historics under number 132 was driver of Lotus 23. Pete Lovely and Jimmy Clark are considered the greatest Lotus 23 drivers.
This Lotus 23 was shipped on March 13th of 1963 to the USA, to D. Irish of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Chassis number 23/5/56 was fitted with a ten gallon long range tank for Sebring. Registered FIA specifications Arch Motors chassis A-31.
This car has been driven by David Irish, Robert Lamplan, Alex Ulman, Sergie Konorauft, Bart Martin, Judy Bonderant, Larry Haile, and Si Robin.
It was banned from the 24 Hours of LeMans and Collin Chapman never came back in later years.
Pete Lovely of Seattle, Washington - 1985 European Historic Champion and 1995 Monterey Historics under number 132 was driver of Lotus 23. Pete Lovely and Jimmy Clark are considered the greatest Lotus 23 drivers.
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1963 Lotus 23B Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lotus 23B
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
| 1963 Lotus 23B Chassis#: 23 S 103 Sold for USD$64,811 2017 Coys : Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House | |
| 1963 Lotus 23B Chassis#: 23/102B Sold for USD$95,524 2013 Silverstone : The Silverstone Classic Sale | |
| 1963 Lotus 23b Chassis#: 45 Sold for USD$82,140 2005 Coys Auction - The Spirit of Motoring |
Lotus 23Bs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Lotus 23B's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 Lotus 23B1967 Automobile S.C.A.F. Ferrari 330 P2 | 97 | 2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
| 1963 Lotus 23B SPORTS-RACING TWO-SEATER | 23/S/45 | 2004 Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed | $50,000 | $60,000 |
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