When it comes to iconic race cars, the John Player Special ranks up there. Mario Andretti used this very car to clinch the Formula 1 World Championship, the last time an American won the title.
Numerous things make this Formula 1 race car special. One overlooked aspect is that this was the last …
As a kid, I came across one of those round, plastic John Player cigarette containers behind my grandparents’ bar down in the basement.
Was there a Lotus inside? I wondered. Sadly, no, so I put it back.
At the time, I had no idea that the company made cigarettes.
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It's such an iconic livery. And, such a piece of history. I hope it goes to a good home.
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