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Offline Lou Drozdowski

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Europa Special Type 74 Team, Hethel 1971
« on: Wednesday,June 19, 2013, 08:12:13 PM »
You want History...OK...Pictured is the 1st prototype model 74 chassis w/ the Big valve.
Can you name the blokes in this shot ?
From left to Right:

Keith Loader-Manufacturing, Mike Kimberly-Project Manager, Oliver Winterbottom-Styling Manager,
 Chris Denter-Engineering, John Freeman-Technician, Dennis Jewell-Technician, Roger Constable-Technician & Roger Becker Technician.

For those of us who treasure our version 3 series... but still admire the earlier 46 or 54 /65's.... These men made it happen!
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Re: Europa Special Type 74 Team, Hethel 1971
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday,June 19, 2013, 10:57:30 PM »
I recognise Kimberly but that's about it. Keep 'em coming, I find the old photos interesting, real period pieces. (perhaps 'cos I'm an old period piece myself ?)

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Re: Europa Special Type 74 Team, Hethel 1971
« Reply #2 on: Thursday,June 20, 2013, 04:42:29 AM »
Very cool stuff, Lou. I'm loving these historic photos as well. I see there was still some styling tweaks left to go when this photo was taken. Very interesting.
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Re: Europa Special Type 74 Team, Hethel 1971
« Reply #3 on: Thursday,June 20, 2013, 01:52:18 PM »
I ran across a few old photos as well. These are from Fred Latus Jr.'s Album in the photo gallery.
Here is the link. 
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/gallery/Latus-Lotus


Fittipaldi on way to first Grand Prix victory, Watkins Glen - US Grand Prix, 10/70.


Emeron Fittipaldi wearing winners wreath, facing Colin Chapman, holding Manufacturer's trophy. First GP win for Emmo, Watkins Glen, Oct, 1971


652232. 1970 S2. Yellow w/ BRG stripe


Colin Chapman (r). Anyone know who the other gentleman is?

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