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Charles Leith Ltd

Fordingbridge Hampshire

1963 Lotus 23B - rebuilt For Sale

1963 Lotus 23B Fully rebuilt with original or new parts.

Owned 30 years

Up to date FIA papers applied for

Fully rebuilt with original or new parts to exact specification.

Owned 30 years.

Fully rebuilt ZERO MILES Twin Cam FIA 1594cc MkXIII Cosworth by ex-BRM Paul Fisher.

Circa 180bhp.

SEE our website
- details above

Peter Denty Racing checked the chassis. Modified cross member tubing to ease driver access

Correct 5-Speed Hewland Gearbox rebuilt by Hewland Agents J P Racing.

Extra set of wheels

Spares

Possibly the 23 was most successful Lotus sports racer ever. Tubular spaceframe chassis, all-round independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, lightweight bodywork, front / rear anti-roll bars, the main fore and aft tubes carrying oil & water between the nose-located radiators and mid-mounted engine – how advanced was this? Indeed, 400bhp per ton is realistic

A real giant killer.

Entry for competitive historic racing is well within reach for the new owner at this level.

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