1962 Lotus 24

1962 Lotus 24 – Coventry Climax V8

Chassis No. 944

Ex-UDT Laystall | Grand Prix Winner

An outstanding and historically significant works-supported Lotus 24, chassis 944, representing one of the most successful and competitive privateer Grand Prix cars of the early 1960s.

Manufactured by Team Lotus in 1962, chassis 944 was supplied new to UDT Laystall with works support for the 1962 Formula One World Championship. Powered by the highly desirable Coventry Climax V8, the car enjoyed an exceptional period competition career with some of the era’s most renowned drivers.

Most notably, Masten Gregory drove chassis 944 to outright victory at the 1962 Swedish Grand Prix, securing its status as a genuine Grand Prix-winning Lotus. Further strong World Championship results followed, including 2nd at the 1962 Danish Grand Prix, 6th at the United States Grand Prix, and finishes at the Italian Grands Prix.

For the 1963 season the car continued its success with Innes Ireland and Jim Hall, including victory at Goodwood’s Glover Trophy, podium finishes at Aintree and the Lombank Trophy, and top-ten results in both the Dutch and Mexican Grands Prix. The car remained active at the top level into 1964, including an entry for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Selected Period Competition History:

• 1962 Swedish Grand Prix – 1st (Masten Gregory)
• 1962 Danish Grand Prix – 2nd (Masten Gregory)