The elegant Lotus Elan plus 2 was introduced in 1967 .
It was capable of 120 mph powered by a 126 hp 1558 cc / 95 cu inch 4 cylinder engine.
5200 plus 2's were made between 1967 and 1975. The registration of this model suggests it was made in between 1971 and 1972.
This non standard badge, celebrating all of the Lotus world constructors championships is at least 6 years younger than the rest of the vehicle to which it is affixed. Lotus Team Manager Peter Warr who played a role in the 1970, '72 and '73 championship victories passed away yesterday.
Peter should be best remembered for taking Ayrton Senna to Lotus on Ayrton's own terms and extending the life of the Lotus F1 team by several years after the death of founder Colin Chapman. However he is most well known for saying of Nigel Mansell (above Lotus 87 in 1981) "he'll never win a Grand Prix as long as I have a hole in my arse", which was probably all the encouragement Nigel needed to leave the Lotus team and become the winner of the 4th most Grand Prix of all time a World and Indycar champ. The lesson from Lotus must be 'never speak ill'. RIP Peter Warr.
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RIP Peter Marr
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