Lotus 20/22
Chassis # 20-J-??


Lotus 20/22

Originaly supplied to Jim Russell driving school of the UK this car was built and raced by Frank Gardiner in the UK with moderate success.
This is a real Lotus and was either not fitted with a chassis plate or it was lost in an early accident.
Originally fitted with an 1100cc Holbray enginge.

Imported into Australia by Mr Jon Leighton of Victoria and raced at the first meeting at Calder where it won the first open wheeler race driven by Jon.

Meets

Hume Weir 26.12.1961 3rd, 2nd
Calder 14.01.1962 1st, 4th (spun), 4th
Phillip Island 29.01.1962 3rd, 1st





The V8 (Buick 3.5 litre)Lotus in 1966 driven by Wally Higgs

Wanneroo 1969 - 1978
Sold to Bill (Wally) Higgs of W.A.
Apparently fitted with a V8 engine
Caversham 25.09.1966  
Caversham 20.11.1966 Debut with Buick 3.5L V8 (DNF - crank case trouble)
Caversham 29.10.1967 Blown engine


In 1999 Neil McCrudden acquired the Lotus 20/22 from Bevan Neaves, with Bevan continuing to drive the car at regularity events, hill climbs and tuning days.
The car also participated in a number of races at Wanneroo raceway driven by Glen Caple.

In 2004 the car started full restoration back to its Formula Junior days of the mid 1960's.
It is hoped to have the car running by the end of 2007.

Bill Downey on Pole - Wanneroo 1968

Image late 60's

Image late 60's

Lotus 20/22