Description:

LOTUS 18 "WOLMAN BORGWARD L4" 1960 (chassis # 911)

A Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Unique Piece of Motorsport History

Own a remarkable chapter of the "Garagiste" era. While the Lotus 18 is famous for securing Colin Chapman’s first Formula 1 win, this specific chassis represents a rare and potent variation: the Wolman-Borgward. Originally campaigned by the Wolman Racing Team, this car eschews the common Coventry-Climax engine in favor of the sophisticated 1.5L Borgward twin-cam powerplant with Bosch injection, making it one of the most distinctive entries on any historic starting grid.

Technical Excellence & Provenance

Built on Chapman’s revolutionary lightweight spaceframe chassis, this Type 18 (chassis # 911) offers the quintessential mid-engine handling that redefined racing in 1960. The integration of the robust Borgward engine provides a unique power profile and a mechanical soundtrack that stands out from the crowd. This vehicle has been maintained to high standard race anytime by the team at SETFORD & COMPANY in Exton, Hampshire.

It also carries a rich history file documenting its time with the Wolman team in South Africa.

Key Highlights:

• Engine: Original 1500cc Borgward DOHC inline-four with Bosch injection giving 154 BHP at 7500 rpm.
• Chassis: Original Lotus 18 configuration with Wolman-specific modifications.
• Eligibility: A premier candidate for the Goodwood Revival, Monaco Historic GP, and HGPCA events.
• Documentation: Includes FIA HTP papers, period photos, and logbooks confirming its unique heritage.

This is more than a vintage racer; it is a specialist’s tool—perfect for the collector who prizes engineering rarity and the driver who wants a competitive edge in historic F1 and F2 class.

Price: £325,000.-

Location: SETFORD & COMPANY, Exton, Hampshire.

Inquiries:

Dan Setford/info@setford.uk

Gabriel de Meurville/gabriel@demeurville.com

 

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Keyword Search Terms:

Lotus, Formula 1, Goodwood Revival, Monaco Historic, HGPCA.