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

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Senna 99T at Lotus Mayfair
Senna 99T at Lotus Mayfair

The Type 99T driven by Ayrton Senna to victory in Monaco and Detroit in 1987 is now on display at the Lotus Mayfair showroom on Piccadilly.

Royal Automobile Club honours Bob Dance, F1's greatest Chief Mechanic
Royal Automobile Club honours Bob Dance, F1's greatest Chief Mechanic

At yesterday evening’s Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards held at a glittering celebration in Pall Mall, London, motorsport legend Bob Dance was honoured as the recipient of the club's Lifetime Ach...

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