Throughout the history of Formula 1 Grand Prix starting from 1950, Formula 1 cars have undergone numerous innovative developments. New $32.49 (29% off). Many of them were accomplished by the Team Lotus led by a genius, Colin Chapman. Above all, invention of the monocoque construction chassis was one of his most epoch-making creations. It was in 1962 when the Team Lotus entered their Lotus 25 using the monocoque construction chassis for the first time in the Formula one history. The monocoque frame formed by bending thin aluminum plates made it possible to obtain rigidity and lighter weight at the same time, compared to the "Space Frame" construction with steel pipes which was commonly used until then. The Lotus 2

This is the 1/20 Scale 1978 Lotus Type 79 Plastic Model Kit from the Grand Prix Collection by Tamiya. New $55.09 (29% off). Suitable for Ages 10 & Up.:. Features: * Highly detailed static display model.:. * Body cowlings may be removed to showcase the detailed cockpi and engine.:. * Photo-etched parts for seatbelts, brake discs, front/rear wing tip and intercooler enhance realism also available (order TAMS2735).:. * Synthetic rubber tires.:. * Ford DFV V8 engine.:. * Waterslide decals for No.5 Mario Andretti and No.6 Ronnie Peterson.:. * Illustrated instructions.:.

This is the 1/12 Scale Team Lotus Type 72D 1972 from the 1/12 Scale Big Scale Series by Tamiya. New $124.19 (29% off). Suitable for Ages 14 & Up. Features: * Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in black, gray, whit and clear. * Accurately reproduced wedge-shaped form. * Driver figure included. * Movable suspension. * Working steering wheel is linked to front wheels. * Realistic synthetic rubber tires. * Exquisite DFV engine includes fuel pipes and ignition cables. * Front fairing and cockpit fairing are detachable. * Photo-etched parts. * Waterslide decals. * Illustrated instructions.

This is the 1/20 Scale 1977 Team Lotus Type 78 with Photo-Etched Parts Plastic Model Kit from the Grand Prix Collection by Tamiya. New $45.89 (34% off). Suitable for Ages 14 & Up. Features: * Highly detailed static display model. * Body cowlings may be removed to showcase the detailed cockpi and engine. * Photo-etched parts included. * Waterslide decals. * Illustrated instructions.

This is the 1/20 Scale 1979 Lotus Type 79 "Martini" Plastic Model Kit from the Grand Prix Collection by Tamiya. New $67.09 (29% off). Suitable for Ages 14 & Up. Photo-etched parts also available, order TAMS3639. Features: * Highly detailed static display model. * Body cowlings may be removed to showcase the detailed cockpi and engine. * Driver figure included. * Ford DFV V8 engine. * Waterslide decals. * Illustrated instructions.

Team Lotus of automobile racing fame, was founded by the late Colin Chapman, and made their racing debut during the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix. New $21.51 (25% off). Since then, they have established a reputation for creating advance and innovating racing machines that often became benchmarks in Grand Prix racing. During the 1992 season, Team Lotus, led by managing director Peter Collins, showed impressive performance using their newly developed Type 107 racing machine. The superb aerodynamic package, created by chief designer Chris Murphy, received acclaim as the best handling car of the season, and allowed the team to place 5th overall for the constructors title. For the 1993season, the team introduced the Type 107

This is the 1/20 Scale Lotus 79 "1978 German GP Winner" Plastic Model Kit from Hasegawa. New $59.99 (7% off). Suitable for Ages 12 & Up. Photo-etched parts available (HSGS7210). Features: * Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in black and gray. * Removalbe cowl parts. * Two headrest options. * Choice of four- or six-spoke front wheels. * Special hose joint parts. * Anthentic-looking '70s racing helmet. * Goodyear tire transfers. * Detailed reproduction of the Ford Coswroth DFV V-8 engine. * Cartograf decal options to build either car #5 driven by Mari Andretti or car #6 driven by Ronnie Peterson. * Waterslide decals. * Illustrated assembly guide.

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