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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #420 on: Saturday,May 01, 2021, 04:14:09 PM »
I'll bet Graham spent some quality time in keeping that mustache so perfectly trimmed,

I like the photo comparison as to evolution to the 49 and driver's gear. The clean unfettered design to the later winged version. The classic traditional open faced with goggles to the full balaclava and Bell star.

I wonder what trade secrets are being discussed between Colin and "rival" Hill while he was campaigning the Rob Walker entry.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #421 on: Tuesday,May 04, 2021, 05:09:03 AM »
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #422 on: Tuesday,May 04, 2021, 06:22:00 AM »
Cool! I don’t want to miss that!
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #423 on: Tuesday,May 04, 2021, 08:26:00 AM »
Oh, I'd like to be there for that. I went to the Goodwood FOS in 200, best auto event I ever attended, and have been wanting to go again ever since. It would be great to go on a year when Lotus is a featured marque, or at least plays a large part of the proceedings.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #424 on: Tuesday,May 18, 2021, 08:47:23 PM »
Something to get the juices flowing for this weekend...

Yes, it's time for another race through the streets at Monte Carlo. Although I'm not a fan of the current situation in today's F1 ( testing ban, aero rules, driver aids, drs, tires too many penalty rules...I can go on and on) lest, I should also mention some drivers that should not even be on the grid.

I will watch anyway !   Why ?....The track...

It really hasn't changed much. No run off or kitty litter to save you from a mistake, brain fade here is instant guard rail. 

I will be looking forward to the special one time Mclaren livery to honor the Gulf partnership of days gone by.



     
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #425 on: Wednesday,June 02, 2021, 06:25:30 PM »
Came across this photo today...does anyone know where it was taken?

There's a sandwich shop and employment office across the street.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #426 on: Wednesday,June 02, 2021, 11:14:10 PM »
It says Watford (there is a Watford in England) on the ACE Employment Bureau sign opposite.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #427 on: Thursday,June 03, 2021, 01:31:23 AM »
My best guess is Watford High Street, Hertfordshire UK, but it has changed a lot since the early 1970s.

That looks like Graham Hill's Lotus 49 from 1969, and the Elan + 2 has alloy wheels, which is around 1970.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #428 on: Thursday,June 03, 2021, 09:12:23 AM »
Very cool photo of an old Lotus show room.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #429 on: Monday,June 07, 2021, 09:11:23 AM »
Lovely to see the Mk III.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #430 on: Monday,June 07, 2021, 10:00:52 AM »
The picture is from the Watford Observer, 5 September 1969 and 6 September 2013

https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/10674362.winning-lotus-zooms-into-town/
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #431 on: Wednesday,June 09, 2021, 02:31:53 AM »
Quote from: gideon on Monday,June 07, 2021, 10:00:52 AM
The picture is from the Watford Observer, 5 September 1969 and 6 September 2013

https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/10674362.winning-lotus-zooms-into-town/


Thank you gideon...outstanding research on your part!
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #432 on: Wednesday,June 09, 2021, 08:37:55 AM »
That is some serious air!
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #433 on: Wednesday,June 09, 2021, 10:56:24 AM »
Quote from: 4129R on Thursday,June 03, 2021, 01:31:23 AM
My best guess is Watford High Street, Hertfordshire UK, but it has changed a lot since the early 1970s.

It seems I was right.

There are very few Lotus dealers still around in business these days, hence I could not place to name of the dealer.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #434 on: Wednesday,June 09, 2021, 12:22:43 PM »
Quote from: 4129R on Wednesday,June 09, 2021, 10:56:24 AM
Quote from: 4129R on Thursday,June 03, 2021, 01:31:23 AM
My best guess is Watford High Street, Hertfordshire UK, but it has changed a lot since the early 1970s.

It seems I was right.

There are very few Lotus dealers still around in business these days, hence I could not place to name of the dealer.


Alex...Yes, your instincts were spot on. Well done & thanks!
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