- Chassis No: 916
- We are delighted to offer for sale one of the most significant Lotus Formula 1 cars of the early 1960s. The Ex-Sir Stirling Moss Grand Prix winning, Innes Ireland, Henry Taylor, Masten Gregory, Cliff Allison, U.D.T. Laystall, 1961 Lotus-Climax 18/21.
- One of three Lotus 18 supplied new to the highly accomplished U.D.T. Laystall team, this car was campaigned throughout the 1961 and 1962 Formula 1 seasons by an exceptional line-up of drivers including Sir Stirling Moss, Innes Ireland, Henry Taylor, Masten Gregory and Cliff Allison.
- Campaigned initially as a standard Lotus 18 before being upgraded to 18/21 specification part way through the 1961 season, among its many achievements, the car was driven to a convincing victory by Sir Stirling Moss in the 1961 Danish Grand Prix, whilst also securing notable results including 3rd place in the 1962 Brussels Grand Prix and the 1962 Glover Trophy at Goodwood for Innes Ireland, and eighth at the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix for then Works Lotus driver Cliff Allison.
- Restored for renowned historic racer Anthony Mayman by Hall and Hall, and meticulously maintained by IN Racing throughout its current ownership, it has become a regular competitor at the Goodwood Revival, Monaco Historique and HGPCA, earning an exceptional reputation for both reliability and competitiveness.
- Having run in period both with a 1.5-litre and a 2.5-litre Coventry Climax FPF engine, it has the rare distinction of being able to run as both today, making it an ideal and desirable entry to the prestigious Monaco Historic Grand Prix, Goodwood's Glover Trophy and of course with the HGPCA in both 1.5 or 2.5-litre format.
- Accompanied by FIA HTP papers valid until 2034, a comprehensive history file and spares package, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a Grand Prix-winning Lotus with outstanding provenance, driven by some of the greatest names in motor racing history.
- Not many cars get to boast Grand Prix race winning history in the hands of Sir Stirling Moss, let alone all of the other accolades to its name.
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