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Historic Grand Prix Winner | Carbon Fibre Chassis | Race-Ready
Step into Formula 1 history with the Lotus 87B – Ford Cosworth, a rare and iconic piece of motorsport engineering. Originally built for the 1981 F1 season, the Lotus 87 marked a major technological advancement as the team’s first car to feature a carbon fibre chassis. This specific example—chassis 87/ 3—is the only one upgraded to full 87B specification for the 1982 season, distinguished by its wider side pod ground-effect tunnels and swept rear suspension for a longer wheelbase.
Driven by Elio de Angelis in period, this chassis scored points in five Grand Prix, including an impressive 4th place finish at the Italian GP. In recent years, it has proven its performance and reliability on the historic circuit, taking victories in the Masters Historic Formula One and making an appearance at the prestigious Monaco Historic Grand Prix.
Presented in the striking and timeless John Player Special (JPS) livery, the car comes to market with a freshly rebuilt Cosworth DFV engine, overhauled gearbox, and new crack test certification. Offered with an extensive spares package, this Lotus 87B is race-ready and eligible for top-level historic F1 events worldwide.
An exceptional opportunity to own and campaign a rare, competitive, and visually stunning piece of Lotus Formula 1 history eligible for Monaco Historic GP in 2026.
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