1957 Lotus 12

VIN: 352Modified

$137,299

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Coys

  • Location

    Silverstone, UK

  • Event date

    Jul 25 - Jul 28, 1998

  • Lot

    124

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    352

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  • Body style

    Grand Prix

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    176

  • Exterior Color

    BR Green

Vehicle details

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Equipment

The first Lotus single seat Formula car, with 1960cc Coventry Climax FPF in front, as in GP Lotus 12s in 1958. Vintage race proven with safety updates and improved reliability (never a Lotus GP strongpoint). Engine rebuilt by Climax in 97.

Market commentary

From the Climax FPF to the wobbly wheels, an evocative example of the early Lotus years, as raced by Graham Hill and Cliff Allison. Bought at the low end of Coys $139 165,000 estimate.

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