Lotus 59 For Sale
Immaculate ex Jim Russell, Walkinshaw, Pete Lovely car restored by Peter Denty
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Chassis - 59-F3-08
Recorded as being built by Ralph Firman for Jim Russell Racing
Briefly raced by Tom Walkinshaw in 1970
Subsequently shipped to the USA and later purchased by Pete Lovely ( former Lotus Sports car racer and F1 driver).It was then re-bodied with the later Lotus 69 panels.
After Pete’s death a number of his cars were advertised in Motor Sport - December 2012. The previous owner imported the car back to the UK and then commissioned Peter Denty to undertake a comprehensive restoration.
The car was returned to shark nose configuration and restored to Jim Russell colours. Subsequently the owner ran the car twice at Goodwood in the F3 screamer races
The car has valid FIA papers until December 2018. It also has Valid HSCC identification paperwork valid until 2026.
The car is in immaculate condition, having had limited use. The car would be a perfect addition to the historic F3 race series.