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A brief tribute video dedicated to Ron Hickman, the Director of Engineering at Lotus, who is also widely recognized for inventing the Workmate portable workbench and vise.

Colin Chapman was a pioneer in using struts as a rear suspension system. Even today, rear struts are referred to as Chapman struts, while very similar front suspension struts are called MacPherson struts, which were invented a decade earlier in 1949.

Sports cars are remarkable creations, and some of the finest originate from Britain. However, that is less true nowadays, as Japan appears to have taken on the role of producing lightweight, agile sports cars for the 21st century. Yet, if you look back a few years, it’s evident that the British had considerable expertise in assembling drop-top two-seaters.

This video provides a detailed review of the 1973 F1 season from the perspective of the Lotus JPS team, spearheaded by Colin Chapman and featuring drivers Emerson Fittipaldi and Ronnie Peterson.

The video "10 Super Rare Lotus Cars Ever Built!" highlights various rare and unique Lotus models, detailing their performance, design, and historical significance.

 

The video captures the Lotus Drivers Club's "End-of-Summer Drive," a scenic journey through the British countryside. The event begins at the historic Old Buckenham Airfield, with participants preparing to leave. The drive then leads to the Gunton Park Sawmill and Deer Park, a site with a rich history dating back to 1824 when the sawmill was constructed to improve the estate. The tour concludes at The Gunton Arms, a traditional pub opened in 2011, known for its local ingredients, including venison from the surrounding deer park. The video showcases various Lotus cars on the road and at 

Driver World Champions 70 and 72, Constructors 70, 72 and 73. The Lotus 72 1970-1975.
Some of the ‘dream team’.

This documentary provides a tribute to Jim Clark, often considered the greatest racing driver of all time. The video features testimonials from those who knew him personally and professionally, including former Lotus team members Bob Dance, Dave 'Beaky' Sims, Derek Wild, and his close friend and fellow racer Sir Jackie Stewart.