Description:

1962 Lotus 24 – Coventry Climax V8

Chassis No. 944
Ex-UDT Laystall | Grand Prix Winner

An outstanding and historically significant works-supported Lotus 24, chassis 944, representing one of the most successful and competitive privateer Grand Prix cars of the early 1960s.

Manufactured by Team Lotus in 1962, chassis 944 was supplied new to UDT Laystall with works support for the 1962 Formula One World Championship. Powered by the highly desirable Coventry Climax V8, the car enjoyed an exceptional period competition career with some of the era’s most renowned drivers.

Most notably, Masten Gregory drove chassis 944 to outright victory at the 1962 Swedish Grand Prix, securing its status as a genuine Grand Prix-winning Lotus. Further strong World Championship results followed, including 2nd at the 1962 Danish Grand Prix, 6th at the United States Grand Prix, and finishes at the Italian Grands Prix.

For the 1963 season the car continued its success with Innes Ireland and Jim Hall, including victory at Goodwood’s Glover Trophy, podium finishes at Aintree and the Lombank Trophy, and top-ten results in both the Dutch and Mexican Grands Prix. The car remained active at the top level into 1964, including an entry for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Selected Period Competition History:

• 1962 Swedish Grand Prix – 1st (Masten Gregory)
• 1962 Danish Grand Prix – 2nd (Masten Gregory)
• 1962 United States Grand Prix – 6th (Masten Gregory)
• 1963 Glover Trophy, Goodwood – 1st (Innes Ireland)
• 1963 BARC Aintree – 2nd (Innes Ireland)
• 1963 Lombank Trophy – 3rd (Innes Ireland)
• 1963 Dutch & Mexican Grands Prix – Top 10 (Jim Hall)

In modern times, chassis 944 has proven itself a front-running historic racer, being highly competitive at both the Goodwood Revival and Monaco Historic Grand Prix, confirming its performance, reliability, and outstanding eligibility.

Current Condition & Recent Works:

• Coventry Climax V8 rebuilt in 2025 by Init Racing, including a new crankshaft; offered with shakedown mileage only
• Colotti T32 gearbox rebuilt by PDS Racing in 2024, with less than 200 miles since rebuild
• New lightweight bodywork with fresh paintwork completed in 2025
• Comprehensive rebuild by Mirage Engineering in 2025, including numerous new suspension components
• Chassis blasted, re-rigged, and refinished, with a new FIA-compliant roll hoop welded in and fresh powder coating
• New FIA Historic Technical Passport (HTP) valid for 10 years until 2035
• Fire extinguisher serviced December 2025
• Seat belts valid until end of 2025

This Lotus 24 is offered fully prepared and ready to race, requiring only routine consumables to compete at the very highest level of historic motorsport.

A rare opportunity to acquire a race-winning, blue-chip Formula One car with exceptional provenance, extensive recent expenditure, and eligibility for the world’s most prestigious historic racing events, including Goodwood and Monaco.

An iconic Grand Prix Lotus for the serious collector or historic racer.

 

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