colin chapman

Over half a century ago on this day in 1958, one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history made their first appearance in the sport. Monaco, France was the setting where Team Lotus, the motorsport division of the then six-year-old brainchild of Colin Chapman (Lotus), made their debut into ...

If you've ever had a hankering to try your hand at vintage sports car racing (and honestly, who among us hasn't?) – here's your chance. Devotees of Colin Chapman's "just add lightness" principal will recognize this 1961 Lotus 18 Formula Junior as one of the most successful racecars of its ...