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The ex-Masten Gregory, Jo Bonnier, Lucien Bianchi 1961 Lotus 18…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
16-Nov-2008
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Description:
The ex-Masten Gregory, Jo Bonnier, Lucien Bianchi 1961 Lotus 18 Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater Chassis No: '917' Engine No: FPF430-17-1123/2 While Colin Chapman had learned much about the demands and rigours of World Championship Formula 1 racing with his front-engined Type 16 designs of 1958-59, when he decided to follow the Cooper Car Company's title-winning lead into rear-engined configuration in 1960, the Lotus marque at last achieved frontline status with its first non-Championship Formula 1 and Grand Prix victories.
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Category:
Unclassified