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Lotus 23b - SOLD

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Lotus 23b

Supplied direct from the factory to Walter Schatz of Austria for Hill Climbing.

First used competitively in August 1963 in the Swiss Mountain hill climb at Ollon-Villars followed by Mount Ventoux.
In the 1964 season it competed in various European events, before being sold to Karl Webber, a serving officer with the US forces stationed in Germany.
In 1967 the car was shipped to the USA and competed in various events at Watkins Glen and Bridgehampton.
The car subsequently passed to Seattle resident Bob Bentley who rebuilt it, improved the performance and brought it to 23b specification.
The car competed at Road Atlanta between 1971 and 1975.
This car was repatriated to the UK in 1988 as part of a collection, and prepared and run occasionally in sprints.
Puchased from the family of the late owner by me in 2018 and David Abbott was commissioned to carry out a comprehensive nut and bolt restoration.
New Richardson engine was supplied and fitted, and the drive train overhauled as part of the restoration in 2020.
In 2022 the car was entered in the full HSCC 'Guards Trophy' series driven by Peter de la Roche resulting in First in Class and the Overall Championship Winner 2022.
Detailed historical documentation from 1963 to include original factory build, competition results, previous HTP, current HTP (valid to 31/12/2030).
Presented in superb condition in the original period livery, with HANS belts (to 2027) and extinguisher (to 2024).
A stunning, fast and competitive car, eligible and ready to compete in the HSCC Guards Trophy in 2023.
Car is currently in Sanbach where viewing is positively encouraged.