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This 1961 Lotus 20/22 Formula Junior Monoposto spent the earlier part of its life in New Zealand before coming to the United States in 1990. It has been used in historic races from coast to coast while in the US.
While in New Zealand, it was raced by Jim Palmer who was one of the more successful and famous drivers in New Zealand. During that time, his Lotus 20B was powered by a 1,500cc engine to comply with Formula One regulations.
When it was brought to the US, it still retained the 1500cc engine. By this point, it was a well-used machine that was in need of restoration. It was purchased by a New York resident in the spring of 1990. While in their care it was restored to the correct Lotus 20/22 specifications. The following decade the car was well used in historic Formula Junior competition with its most recent outing in 2007.
It is fitted with a 1100cc engine and a Hewland MK6 gearbox. There is a Tilton clutch and pressure plate. The rear suspension is comprised of a Lotus 20 reversed A-arms with trailing arms, coil over shocks, load bearing driveshafts, and sway bar. The rear brakes are inboard with the front being the correct Lotus 22 discs. Smiths gauges can be found in the cockpit and their is a fire suppression system.
In 2007 it was brought to Carmel, California where it was offered for sale at Bonhams auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia, and estimated to sell for $40,000 - 50,000. The lot failed to find an interested buyer willing to satisfy the car's reserve. It left the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
While in New Zealand, it was raced by Jim Palmer who was one of the more successful and famous drivers in New Zealand. During that time, his Lotus 20B was powered by a 1,500cc engine to comply with Formula One regulations.
When it was brought to the US, it still retained the 1500cc engine. By this point, it was a well-used machine that was in need of restoration. It was purchased by a New York resident in the spring of 1990. While in their care it was restored to the correct Lotus 20/22 specifications. The following decade the car was well used in historic Formula Junior competition with its most recent outing in 2007.
It is fitted with a 1100cc engine and a Hewland MK6 gearbox. There is a Tilton clutch and pressure plate. The rear suspension is comprised of a Lotus 20 reversed A-arms with trailing arms, coil over shocks, load bearing driveshafts, and sway bar. The rear brakes are inboard with the front being the correct Lotus 22 discs. Smiths gauges can be found in the cockpit and their is a fire suppression system.
In 2007 it was brought to Carmel, California where it was offered for sale at Bonhams auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia, and estimated to sell for $40,000 - 50,000. The lot failed to find an interested buyer willing to satisfy the car's reserve. It left the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $50,000
Lot was not sold
1961 Lotus 20 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lotus 20
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 Lotus 20/22 Formula Junior Chassis#: 22 J 901 Sold for USD$78,400 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1961 Lotus 20/22 20J919 Race Car Chassis#: 20/22 20J919 Sold for USD$79,200 2014 Russo & Steele - Monterey | |
1961 Lotus 20 Sold for USD$60,500 2007 Gooding & Company | |
1961 Lotus 20/22 Formula Junior Sold for USD$55,000 2006 Russo and Steele Auction in Monterey | |
1961 Lotus-Ford 20 Formula Junior Racing Single-Seater Chassis#: 20J-926 Sold for USD$41,295 2003 Bonhams - Sports, Competition & Collectors' Motor Cars |
Lotus 20s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Lotus 20's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1961 LOTUS 20/22 FORMULA JUNIOR | 2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $35,000 | $45,000 | ||
1961 Lotus-Ford Type 20/22 Formula Junior Racing Single-Seater | 20J-926 | 2012 Bonhams Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1961 Lotus 20 | 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $40,000 | $50,000 |
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