Stewart Bartley | 1968 Lotus 51C Formula Ford Race Car
Published 2022-03-28
There were differences between the Lotus 51A, B, and C models. The 51A models did not have mounting for a dry-sump system; the 51Bs were given an updated and improved rear suspension system and the Lotus 51C models had a Hewland transaxle.
The Type 51 Series did very well in Formula Ford competition and this helped increase demand for the vehicles. In total, around 218 examples were produced.