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Lotus 1969 68/70 Ornstein

July 1, 2025 by LEAH

Make: Lotus
Model: 68/70
Year: 1969
Chassis: 001
Engine: Ford 5 Litre
Transmission: Hewland LG 600

Owner: Jonathan Ornstein 
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA

Previous Owners: Rodney Green, Ron Hunter, Ken Johnson, Brian O’Neil, Bruce Eglington, Butch Henneger, Koshland Competition

Racing History: Mario Andretti and George Follmer raced this car in the 1970 F5000 Championship. Follmer finished in first place at St. Jovite and Mid-Ohio, second place at Lime Rock, and third place at Elkhart Lake in 1970.

Entered / raced by Brian O’Neil and Buce Eglington in 1971, 1972, 1973.

Entered at Road Atlanta by Butch Henneger in 1973.

Later vintage raced under Rodney Green and Ken Johnson.

Filed Under: Lotus

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