Hypercars
Sign up
1 / 31
VIN 23C131

1966 Lotus 23C

Bring a Trailer
Listed by911r
Portland, Oregon 97227Manual
UnsoldJul 31, 2026
Final bid$85,000
View

Be first if it's relisted or another Lotus Open-Wheel comes up

We'll search 100+ marketplaces, auctions and forums, plus thousands of dealers, and notify you when we find one. 21 listed in the past year. The last was 7 weeks ago.

or

Free. Unsubscribe anytime. By continuing, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

Summary
This 1966 Lotus 23C is the last of six 23C chassis built, with a known history from new through collector Dan Mershon and vintage racer Ernie Spada Jr. It underwent a refurbishment including a repaint to yellow with a blue stripe, a refreshed red cockpit, and a 1.6-liter Cosworth-Lotus twin-cam with twin Webers and dry-sump lubrication. The car is offered with a spare pair of seats, invoices dating back to 2005, and a bill of sale.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
1966
1 (<1%)
No Data
Color
Yellow
1 (<1%)
No Data
Transmission
Manual
107 (82%)
Sep 14, 2026
More comps
—

Loading sold figures · 12 months to Jul 31, '26

Listing history

1 appearance
  • Jul 31, 2026
    Bring a Trailer
    Unsold· this listing
    $85k
Bid History
Bids Per Day
Final bid
$85k
#5 of Open-Wheels in 2026
Top 10% of all listings in 2026
Views
18.1k
#1 of Open-Wheels in 2026
Top 10% of all listings in 2026
Bids
39
#1 of Open-Wheels in 2026
Top 10% of all listings in 2026
Comments
102
#1 of Open-Wheels in 2026
Top 10% of all listings in 2026
Top Comments
stokes28 Not to be any more churlish than I usually am when reading descriptions here ... but why is it that when I read: ... View more
StressCraxx Comparing this example with # 23-S-12 (mine) one can see the evolution of the 23. Additional chassis tubes ... View more
Scobra88 I personally campaigned this Lotus 23C in vintage racing throughout the mid-2000s, competing with both SVRA and HSR at ... View more
Share on XShare to FacebookLast updated Aug 29, 2026
AboutGuidesBlogTermsPrivacy
© 2026 Hypercars Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.
Hypercars Technologies Inc. is not affiliated with the companies or individuals mentioned on its site. Third-party trademarks and logos belong to their respective owners; use does not imply endorsement or affiliation. Data is provided "as is" without warranty of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.