The two subject entries are not necessarily related, just saving bandwidth.
I just learned of the death of Innes Ireland, age 63. A Formula 1 driver
in the 50's and 60's, I believe that his only F1 win was in a Lotus, and
was possibly the first win for Lotus, in 1961. Can anyone confirm?
Taken from rec.autos.sport:
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From: broberg@sunwise.uwaterloo.ca (Robert Broberg)
Subject: LOTUS FOR SALE
*** FOR SALE:
LOTUS ELAN SPRINT
- Manufacture Date: 4/72
- Left-hand drive, convertible roof, uprated suspension
- 57,000 miles total; 21,000 miles on overhauled and balanced engine
- Never winter driven
- Asking $24,900 US
Call Scott at 1-519-742-5576 (Kitchener, Ont, CANADA) between
23:00 & 02:00 GMT.
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