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- 1965 Lotus-Ford Race Car - Scotsman Jim Clark won the Indianapolis 500 with this rear-engine car in 1965. After his victory, a traditional front-engine car never won that race again. The Lotus-Ford combined a European Formula One-inspired lightweight chassis with a big Ford V-8 engine. The Lotus-Ford's success effectively killed the traditional Indy roadster and established a new design for American race cars.
- May 31, 1965
- Collections - Artifact
1965 Lotus-Ford Race Car
Scotsman Jim Clark won the Indianapolis 500 with this rear-engine car in 1965. After his victory, a traditional front-engine car never won that race again. The Lotus-Ford combined a European Formula One-inspired lightweight chassis with a big Ford V-8 engine. The Lotus-Ford's success effectively killed the traditional Indy roadster and established a new design for American race cars.
- Lotus-Ford Race Car at the 1965 Indianapolis 500 - Scotsman Jimmy Clark piloted his #82 Ford-powered Lotus Type 38 around Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1965. Clark won that year's Indianapolis 500 with an average race speed of 150.686 miles per hour. He was the first driver to win Indy in a rear-engine car, and the first foreign driver to win since 1916.
- May 01, 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Lotus-Ford Race Car at the 1965 Indianapolis 500
Scotsman Jimmy Clark piloted his #82 Ford-powered Lotus Type 38 around Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1965. Clark won that year's Indianapolis 500 with an average race speed of 150.686 miles per hour. He was the first driver to win Indy in a rear-engine car, and the first foreign driver to win since 1916.
- 1965 Lotus-Ford Race Car in Possible Dreams Exhibit, February 1992 - In 1992, The Henry Ford partnered with <em>Popular Mechanics</em> magazine to create <em>Possible Dreams: America's Enthusiasm for Technology</em>. The temporary exhibit celebrated the magazine's 90th anniversary by exploring Americans' fascination with technology as reflected in its pages. Jim Clark's #82 Lotus-Ford, winner of the 1965 Indianapolis 500, was featured in the exhibit.
- February 01, 1992
- Collections - Artifact
1965 Lotus-Ford Race Car in Possible Dreams Exhibit, February 1992
In 1992, The Henry Ford partnered with Popular Mechanics magazine to create Possible Dreams: America's Enthusiasm for Technology. The temporary exhibit celebrated the magazine's 90th anniversary by exploring Americans' fascination with technology as reflected in its pages. Jim Clark's #82 Lotus-Ford, winner of the 1965 Indianapolis 500, was featured in the exhibit.
- Bobby Johns Driving Ford Powered Lotus Race Car Number 83, Indianapolis 500 Race, 1965 - Team Lotus and Ford fielded two drivers in the 1965 Indianapolis 500: Jim Clark and Bobby Johns. Both men drove a monocoque Lotus Type 38 powered by a rear-mounted Ford V-8 engine. Clark's car wore #82 while Johns's wore #83. Johns finished seventh and Clark finished first, with Clark becoming the first Indy 500 winner in a rear-engine car.
- May 01, 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Bobby Johns Driving Ford Powered Lotus Race Car Number 83, Indianapolis 500 Race, 1965
Team Lotus and Ford fielded two drivers in the 1965 Indianapolis 500: Jim Clark and Bobby Johns. Both men drove a monocoque Lotus Type 38 powered by a rear-mounted Ford V-8 engine. Clark's car wore #82 while Johns's wore #83. Johns finished seventh and Clark finished first, with Clark becoming the first Indy 500 winner in a rear-engine car.
- Jim Clark and the 1965 Indianapolis 500 - Scotsman Jim Clark won the Indianapolis 500 with this rear-engine car in 1965. After his victory, a traditional front-engine car never won that race again. The Lotus-Ford combined a European Formula One-inspired lightweight chassis with a big Ford V-8 engine. The Lotus-Ford's success effectively killed the traditional Indy roadster and established a new design for American race cars.
- September 05, 2013
- Collections - Set
Jim Clark and the 1965 Indianapolis 500
Scotsman Jim Clark won the Indianapolis 500 with this rear-engine car in 1965. After his victory, a traditional front-engine car never won that race again. The Lotus-Ford combined a European Formula One-inspired lightweight chassis with a big Ford V-8 engine. The Lotus-Ford's success effectively killed the traditional Indy roadster and established a new design for American race cars.
- Lotus Race Cars in the Monterey Grand Prix, Laguna Seca, October 1965 - Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This photo is from the 1965 Monterey Grand Prix, held at Laguna Seca Raceway near Monterey, California. Walt Hansgen earned the overall victory at the 200-mile race in the #17 Ford-powered Lola T70.
- 15 October 1965 - 17 October 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Lotus Race Cars in the Monterey Grand Prix, Laguna Seca, October 1965
Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This photo is from the 1965 Monterey Grand Prix, held at Laguna Seca Raceway near Monterey, California. Walt Hansgen earned the overall victory at the 200-mile race in the #17 Ford-powered Lola T70.
- Lotus Racer with Ford Engine during Indianapolis 500 Race, 1965 - Scotsman Jimmy Clark piloted his #82 Ford-powered Lotus Type 38 around Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1965. Clark won that year's Indianapolis 500 with an average race speed of 150.686 miles per hour. He was the first driver to win Indy in a rear-engine car, and the first foreign driver to win since 1916.
- May 01, 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Lotus Racer with Ford Engine during Indianapolis 500 Race, 1965
Scotsman Jimmy Clark piloted his #82 Ford-powered Lotus Type 38 around Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1965. Clark won that year's Indianapolis 500 with an average race speed of 150.686 miles per hour. He was the first driver to win Indy in a rear-engine car, and the first foreign driver to win since 1916.
- Lotus-Ford Race Cars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 1967 - Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, and drivers. This shot shows events surrounding the 1967 Indianapolis 500. Parnelli Jones dominated with the turbine-powered #40 car, but a bearing failed him with four laps to go. A.J. Foyt won with the #14 Coyote-Ford.
- May 01, 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Lotus-Ford Race Cars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 1967
Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, and drivers. This shot shows events surrounding the 1967 Indianapolis 500. Parnelli Jones dominated with the turbine-powered #40 car, but a bearing failed him with four laps to go. A.J. Foyt won with the #14 Coyote-Ford.
- Ford Cortina Lotus Race Car at Laguna Seca Raceway, May 1964 -
- 01 May 1964-03 May 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Cortina Lotus Race Car at Laguna Seca Raceway, May 1964
- Lotus Race Cars at Pomona Road Races, July 1962 - Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. In late July 1962, Friedman photographed a series of road races in Pomona, California. Drivers competed in various production, modified, and Formula classes. Winners included Ken Miles, Bill Krause, Dave MacDonald, and John Timanus.
- 21 July 1962 - 22 July 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Lotus Race Cars at Pomona Road Races, July 1962
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. In late July 1962, Friedman photographed a series of road races in Pomona, California. Drivers competed in various production, modified, and Formula classes. Winners included Ken Miles, Bill Krause, Dave MacDonald, and John Timanus.