Black & Gold, The Story of the John Player Specials, is a wonderful new book about a brilliant era for Team Lotus. Classic Team Lotus is delighted to have hosted the launch of this fascinating …

The Lotus 78 was a Formula One racing car used in the 1977 and 1978 seasons. It was designed by Peter Wright, Colin Chapman, Martin Ogilvie and Tony Rudd, and was the first ground …

Team Lotus was the motorsport sister company of English sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars. The team ran cars in many motorsport categories including Formula One, Formula Two, …

Once-in-a-lifetime gathering of JPS F1 cars at Classic Team Lotus for new book Black & Gold

To honour Team Lotus’s victory in the 1972 and 1973 F1 World Championships, John Player Special (JPS) was released to commemorate the success. The cars were number-badged …

Team Lotus is one of the greatest ever motor racing teams. The ‘Team’ represents the spirit and dedication of hundreds of brilliant people who have worked together to achieve so much. …

1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam John Player Special (JPS) About John Player Special:The JPS was a limited edition for Lotus to celebrate their 1972 World Championship title. All JPS's were …

The distinctive black and gold colours of the JPS sponsored Lotus cars is reflected in both the commemorative Esprit and the earlier JPS Europa. The first and best known, Esprit limited …

In their striking black-and-gold livery, the John Player Special Lotuses of the 1970s were the undisputed kings of Formula One – and it was all down to the genius of one man. The Lotus …

This site is dedicated to all things John Player Special Team Lotus (aka JPS Lotus), and covers the years in Formula 1 Grand Prix 1970-1987; from the red/gold of Gold Leaf sponsorship via …