Wigan Album
Bob Vincent
7 CommentsPhoto: Keith Beckett
Item #: 29366
He was still racing in 1966, the year of the photo, at the age of 52.
Ahhh,the E-type! When I was young and more foolish than I am now,this was my dream car! (and I was not yet a driver!)
Ellen. Certainly a dream car, but the cost was a nightmare.
Yes Albert, but back then I never thought I would have a prayer of owing one, so I could,and did dream!!
What a car. Love the E Type though never been a fan of the racing models though; the absence of bumpers and racing stripes spoil its gorgeous lines for me. The values of E Types are getting ridiculous now, early convertibles fetching upwards of 90-100 grand plus, with the later models fetching anything from 40-70 grand, and near basket cases going for no less than 20 grand.
I remember in the late 90s you buy a decent E-Type for about 15k. They are becoming more in the hands of private collectors who never use them than for the enthusiast. The nearest my dad has to an E Type is his fibreglass E Type kit car.
I owned a 4.2 E type FHC reg no. KTB 306C from 1970 to 1977.The first owner being Bob Vincent who I believe had reg RV7 on it. I would love to trace the owner no,just for historic reasons and I still have the owner-handbook and the original chrome grill part,which I would like to hand over to the current owner.
After quite a few years searching to contact the present owner of KTB 306C {Also on Reg. RV7} I have had success. The car since I sold the car has appeared road-tested in motoring magazines and looks very well indeed. Although colour changed from red to grey. Also toured Sweden and lived over in Jersey for 4 years. Now being refurbished, , no wonder a great car but 53 years old!
Does anyone have any further details on Bob Vincent and his Lotus Elite Chassis number 1024 a Red Elite he used to race?
Is there anyone in the Vincent family who would remember the LOTUS?