Classic Team Lotus

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

News
Autosport feature on Colin Chapman and Team Lotus
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 ...

Jim Clark Celebration of 1965 at Duns
Jim Clark Celebration of 1965 at Duns

1965 was a special year for Team Lotus. Jim Clark won his second Formula One World Championship, took victory in the Indianapolis 500, claimed the Tasman Series title and won both Formula 2 championsh...

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