Guys. I need your help trying to put this history together.
I have just purchased Lotus 61/FF/140 which was converted to FB configuration. One version of the background says it was purchased new from Lotus without an engine by Jim Russell and immediately made into a FB car. The chassis tag seems to support this since it does not indicate an engine. The log book only goes back to 1972 and clearly shows the car in this configuration. So it's pretty sketchy in between.
Following is the best I can piece the ownership trail together at this point. I think the gap from 1969 thru 1972 is key to figuring this history out. Any solid feedback will be helpful. Thanks.
1969 new to Jim Russell
1972 Ronald Chiniqery (sp ?)
Holtville (SCCA)
Riverside (SCCA)
Willow Springs (SCCA)
1976 Doug Wright
Willow Springs (SCCA)
1979 John Ulrick
2009 Steve Sego
Buttonwillow (SCCA)
2018. Gary Dausch
GD