First Time Out 1967 - Lotus 49

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[lancylad]

Thanks for that bit of nostalgia, great to watch..

[11Budlite]

What a great video!

[CrazyCanuck]

Great find! Arguably the best era in F1.

[coffee break]

It was a time with nerves of steel and big 'nads.

[escondidoron]

Arguably the best era in F1.

 

Well, maybe not for driver safety, but the cars, drivers and racing action were all awesome. When I dream about F1 cars the Type 49 is what comes to mind.

 

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[escondidoron]

Even in it's late World Championship form, as driven by Rindt, with wings & things and in it's Gold Leaf livery, it's still beautiful:

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