Where to find a Lotus 23b/c

[jturrell]

There was one for sale today at Mecum in Monterrey. Not sure where the bidding landed.

1966 Lotus 23C Race Car #131, Last of 5 Original 23Cs Built for sale by Mecum Auction

[Roger]

Originally Posted by Alphonse

Be very careful in your search. There are a relatively large number of 11's that were converted to what is supposed to be a 23B spec. Some of those are being pushed as true 23B's. Ran accross a couple like that when searching for one a little while back.
Good luck.

Al B.

How and why do you convert a front-engined, valuable Eleven into a rear-engined, less-valuable 23, for heavens sake?
Maybe you mean a less-valuable single-seater 20 or 22 Formula Junior?

[newlifecoming]

up cars are amazing! what's brand?

[Parramint]

Hi Everyone

To give you an idea, I have been looking for a 23 for a friend in the U.S. on and off for the last 3/4 years. I have possibly the 'expert' on 23's as a friend and we have looked at a few 'original' cars. Needless to say we didn't buy. To find an original is like looking for rocking horse manure.....still looking.

[tomrev]

Look thru issues of "Victory Lane", it has extensive for sale section of vintage racer's, and 23's do come up for sale. They were going for $140K in the mid to late 90's when vintage cars were super hot, but now are available for half that. I have a friend assembling one now, who also supplies new parts for them, and has a good idea of where they are, etc. PM me for his phone #. He's raced and restored three that I know of, as well as 51's, 41's etc.