Team Lotus Type 79

Development of Type 78, with longer Venturi tunnels, reduced drag, fuel all inboard in one large cell, between driver and engine. More effective skirts. The only Works car to run three prime sponsor displays i.e. John Player (1978), Martini (1979) and Essex (1980 development car). 1978 to 1979.

Type	No.	I.D.	Title	Status
79	1	1	sold	Works
	2	2	sold	Works
	3	3	sold	Works
	4	4	sold	Works
	5	5	sold	Works

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Team Lotus legendary sponsor dies

In 1980 Colin Chapman thought all his birthdays had come at once when he secured title sponsorship by Essex Petroleum. David Thieme was the flamboyant character behind his oil trading company based in...

Autosport feature on Colin Chapman and Team Lotus

The recently released 196-page Autosport 'Summer' Special Edition has an excellent 8-page feature by Damien Smith on the influence of Lotus in Formula 1. How, through innovation, dedication and a lot ...

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