Race Cars
£ 34,995
LOTUS TYPE 31 FORMULA 3 - REDUCED - MAKE AN OFFER
Description:
D U E T O R E T I R E M E N T F R O M R A C I N G :
LOOKING FOR QUICK-SALE - ANY REASONABLE OFFER IN MID £30K'S CONSIDERED.
I AM ONLY PREPARED TO SELL TO GENUINE UK BUYER IN VIEW OF THE CAR REMAINING IN UK TO COMPETE IN THE UK HF3 CHAMPIONSHIP. NO DISRESPECT TO NON-UK BUYERS, BUT WE NEED THE GRID NUMBERS HERE IN UK!
More photos available for genuinely interested parties.
HISTORY:
Very well known and admired car at HSCC meetings. Originally a JRRDS car – used primarily by Malcolm Payne in the 1964, 65 seasons. Goodwood history 1964 & ‘65 (Payne) and ’66 (Mike Potter). Converted to Formula Ford in 1968. Crashed 1971 and used for parts. Purchased by Dick Tennant 1971 and stored along with second car from which he hoped to make one good one from two! Unfortunately this project never saw the light of day, and on Dick’s passing, the current owner acquired both cars from his estate in 2015.
RESTORATION/REBUILD
Full restoration by Jon Waggitt 2016-2018 and fastidious no-expense-spared maintenance since. Most parts from Peter Denty, who also rebuilt the chassis in the Lotus 22/31 jig. Fully refreshed side-draught engine 2024 (only dyno time + 1 hr racing) by Jeremy Bennett (Nemesis Racing). Gearbox by Jono at Racing transmissions.
CURRENT USE
HSCC VIF No. 700279A exp. 24/3/2029. Always gets Goodwood invitations for the Members Meeting, and has appeared there three times. Also eligible for Formula Junior Class G1 – and this car has actually raced with FJHRA at Silverstone Classic. Winner of the Warwick Banks Trophy for Historic Formula 3 – (Class A) for 2 seasons. Tyres – nearly new, only two meetings – noting Class A tyres are considerably cheaper and last 3 times as long as class B.
COMPLIANCE
New compliant plumbed-in fire system – re-certified in May 2024. Recent ‘Luke’ harnesses with 5-point T-bar system.(Easy-fasten without assistance). Harness positioning/spacing and mounting all ‘Hans’ friendly to future-proof the car.
DRIVING....
For those unsure of driver fit in a Lotus – owner is 5’-11” and 17st and comfortable getting in and out and driving it !!
DELIVERY:
If full asking price paid - I'm happy to deliver anywhere UK mainland.
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LOTUS, FORMULA 3, FORMULA THREE, SCREAMER 1000cc, F3, HISTORIC, SINGLE SEATERDetails:
Item Location: | YORKSHIRE UK |
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Seller: |
Pantah Joined July 2006 |
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Country: | United Kingdom |
City: | LITTLE LEPTON |
Phone: |
07920517987 |
Condition | Rebuilt |
Trade or Private: | Private |
Currency: | |
Price: |
£34,995
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Added: | 02/12/2024 |
Views: | 2537 |
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