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
Stewart White: 1939-2026
Stewart White: 1939-2026

It is with great sadness that Classic Team Lotus reports on the passing of photographer and passionate Lotus enthusiast Stewart White at the age of 87. The majority of Lotus fans probably wouldn't rec...

Project Gold Esprit - Part 1
Project Gold Esprit - Part 1

In 1978 Colin Chapman was famously photographed on the runway at Hethel with the tools of his trade, his Black & Gold Cessna 414A registered as G-PRIX and the then-new Esprit Series 2 in appropriate G...

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