Lotus STP Turbine for sale

[breezy7]

We all thought the Lotus 23B on ebay a while back was high dollar, check out the Lotus Indy turbine.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-Lotus-56-STP-Indy-wedge-car-/150646273609?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item231337b649#ht_1374wt_1167

[DeanG]

I need a big loto hit!

[Ian7]

Cool !!! check my avatar :-) (I'm ex Pratt and Whitney...)

[DeanG]

Same here. P&WA E. Hartford, firefighter > manufacturing engineering > engineering.

[rnr]

I took a few pics of the car at the 2007 Monterey Historics:

[Ian7]

Same here. P&WA E. Hartford, firefighter > manufacturing engineering > engineering.

 

me, Pratt Canada, turboprop engineering, but too late to be part of the turbine car :-(

 

now Gulfstream.....

[11Budlite]

I think I'd buy this one and keep the difference: [url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-Lotus-18-Formula-Junior-/180700955915?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a129dc50b][/url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-Lotus-18-Formula-Junior-/180700955915?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a129dc50b

 

I'm another ex-PWA employee, but it happened just recently (July 1st) when the Cheshire O/Haul shop closed. Most of my time was spent as a materials engine analyst and a QC inspector/technician. I'm going to miss it but I'm in the middle of a home renovation so I have plenty to keep me busy!

Edited August 14, 2011 by 11Budlite

[BruceBowker]

I recall some Indy turbine car that the driver sat off center?

[BruceBowker]

OK. I found a picture of one. I thought I was right in remembering.

[Ian7]

see my avatar,

 

engine on inboard side for weight distribution, disposable driver on concrete wall side.....

[rnr]

engine on inboard side for weight distribution, disposable driver on concrete wall side.....

 

The driver is the crumple zone

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STP-Paxton_Turbocar