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Workemate - Ron Hickman
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.
This video was made and presented as an example of a person capable of designing his own tools when needed, ultimately leading to the creation of one of the most popular tools for home handymen.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9j5Pg5p3tU
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9j5Pg5p3tU
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Full Documentary of the Racing Life of Colin Chapman
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.
Chapman's next significant breakthrough was popularising monocoque chassis construction in automobile racing with the innovative 1962 Lotus 25 Formula One car. This method produced a body that was both lighter and stronger, while also enhancing driver safety during crashes.
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Lotus Elise S2: The Reliable British Sports Car with Japanese Heart
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.
That said, assembling them wasn’t exactly their strong suit—British sports cars from various periods tend to be somewhat unreliable, often encouraging owners
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F1 1973 JPS Lotus - Video Recap
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.
Key events and themes covered in the video include:
Team Dynamics and Personnel: The video introduces the core team, including chief mechanic Eddie Dennis, designer Ralph Bellamy, and competitions manager Peter Warr, highlighting the importance of the mechanics and the team's close-knit nature.
Early Season Success: Fittipaldi, the 1972 world champion, starts the season strong, winning
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10 Super Rare Lotus Cars Ever Built! - Video Recap
The video "10 Super Rare Lotus Cars Ever Built!" highlights various rare and unique Lotus models, detailing their performance, design, and historical significance.
Here's a summary of the cars discussed:
Lotus Esprit Sport 300: This 1990s model was Lotus's attempt to transform the Esprit into a race-ready car. Powered by a 2.2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 300 horsepower, it was the fastest 4-cylinder production car globally at the time, capable of 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds.
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2025 Lotus Remembered at Group Lotus HQ, Hethel - Video Recap
The video showcases the "Lotus Remembered" reunion event at Group Lotus HQ in Hethel, bringing together former Lotus workers and car owners.
Key highlights from the event include:
Purpose of the Reunion: Alan Knobs, one of the organizers, explains that the event started as a way for old Lotus workers to meet up again and has grown significantly each year.
Car Exhibition: Simon, another organizer, details the diverse array of Lotus cars on display, ranging from Elises to Alans, Amiras, and Evoras, covering nearly every model. He shares his personal connection to Lotus,
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Lotus Drivers Club Unleashed! Epic Late Summer Drive in Jaw-Dropping 4K | British sports car film - Video Recap
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
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Ponte Vedra Auto Show
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Driver World Champions
Driver World Champions 70 and 72, Constructors 70, 72 and 73. The Lotus 72 1970-1975.
Some of the ‘dream team’.
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Some of the ‘dream team’.
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