Classic Team Lotus

Team Lotus Type 87

Schemed as a conventional car in the first half of 1980 with Type 88 running gear inside the Type 87 body. Was resurrected after Type 88 political problems and ran in both Essex and John Player Special liveries. 1981 to 1982.

(Initially cars No. 1, 2 & 3 had I.D. numbers 1, 2 & 3, then their I.D. numbers were changed to 2, 3 & 4, in keeping with the production numbers of the composite monocoques used for their construction.) 

Type No. I.D. Title Status
87 1 2 sold Works
  2 3 sold Works
  3 4 sold Works
  4 5 TL Works

 

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Esprit stars at 2025 Garden Party - part 2
Esprit stars at 2025 Garden Party - part 2

As well as the Esprit anniversary celebrations which saw all the guests gathered together for the traditional group photo, the Garden Party saw a remarkable tribute to Team Lotus legend Jim Clark whic...

Esprit stars at 2025 Garden Party
Esprit stars at 2025 Garden Party

With an example of nearly every model given pride of place on the lawn of East Carleton Manor, the 2025 Classic Team Lotus Garden Party celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Paris launch of the Lotus...

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