Even the #4 the transparent part of the cockpit fairing is too thin-style 1972-75-which never appeared in the first two years on the 72s.
"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
Continuing with the drivers of the 72s.
-Jim Crawford in 1975
-Tony Trimmer in 1971
-Graham Hill in 1970 (Walker Racing Team)
-Dave Charlton (Lucky Strike-Scribante)
-John Watson in 1975
-John Miles in 1970
The 72 in his five years of racing has evolved while maintaining the basic features.
But I think that an owner of an original chassis and wants to show it with pride, I suppose, must follow the specific version that seeks to restore. Observing the small details too.
For example look the #5 of the Team Lotus Classic or the #7 at the Donington Museum,are perfect.
"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
Making a version rather than another of a car is correct. So the # 6 or # 7 could well be restored in Team Gunston version rather than the official version of JPS. As the # 4 as Team Rob Walker of Hill (which I personally would have preferred) rather than the official one of Gold Leaf Team Lotus. This is not the point.
I mean that if you restore a wing or an air scope or a sponsor decals must meet the exact size and coloration.
They spent a lot of money to restore these ladies and superficiality through mistake or are not allowed.
The #1 then converted in #2 where Rindt lost his life at Monza in 1970 should be in England under restoration.
The #3 ???
The #4 in Austria?
The #5 is in England,property of Team Lotus Classic
The #6 is in England of ???
The #7 is in England,property of the Donington Museum
The #8 ???
The #9 ???
Someone have better info than those poor?
I conclude the list with the South Africans of the Team Gunston.
Absent McNicoll of which I haven't pictures.
Who have it would be welcome.
-Paddy Driver in 1974
-Ian Scheckter(brother of the World Champ Jody)-in 1974
-Eddie Keizan in 1974-75
-Guy Tunmer in 1975
-John McNicoll with the former Charlton's #3 - in 1974
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Anyone got anything on the Lotus 12 ?
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