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[PaulieG]

First registered in New Zealand in 1965 by Tony Shaw (Car Dealer in Christchurch) and raced for two years. Sold to Graham Baker, raced by Dave Mitchell during Grahams ownership (1967 - 1970) Sold to Bill McCabe in 1970 and crashed badly at Teretonga. Neil Neilson took the car over, sold to Ian Bisman, who sold it to Roger Greaney (currently restoring). Can anyone remember this car, as we are restoring it and want to restore it to its Tasman Cup days (although short lived) and wondering if anyone has any photos of this car. Also to add to the confusion it seems that Roly Levis sold his Lotus 22 to Kerry Grant who sold that car to John Wilson,Tony Shaw then brokered it to Graham Baker (Eric Johnson rebuilt it for him) who then sold to Allan Rhodes who then swapped it back to Graham Baker as a trade on a Brabham. Bill McCabe then raced it briefly. So we have 3 people who have owned both cars and we seem to have a bit of part swapping going on with our Lotus having 2 bodies (one green and one a orangey colour) and a 22 seatpan and a 22 oil tank, plus other various parts. Basically if anyone has any information on this car and/or drivers/mechanics/owners I would hugely appreciate it, as the aim is to be ready for the next NZ Festival of Motor Racing.

[David McKinney]

PM me Paul
I remember the car from when it first arrived in NZ (and was light blue), and until it stopped racing
I have one photo (Shaw at Wigram) but it's not one of my best...

[raceannouncer2003]

Do you know where Shaw got it from?

Vince H.

[PaulieG]

Do you know where Shaw got it from?

Vince H.

Hi Vince
Not sure on this. The chassis number was removed so we are having trouble tracing it back to Europe but I have contacted Duncan Rabagliati and we are working through it

[David McKinney]

Do you know where Shaw got it from?

Shaw bought the car from England (by mail, sight unseen!). IIRC it was then in 1000cc F3 spec