Scale models of Lotus Cars, 1:43 scale and !:18 scale

Scale Models: For those who would prefer to park their prized Lotus in a cabinet rather than out on the drive.

Our aim over the coming months is to list, in production number order, a number of the better-made scale models from the various model manufacturers. Owing to the limited run of scale models many of these may be out of production and, if at all, will only be available from dealer stocks. Please let us know if you have any additions you think could be listed, and also please let us know if you have any stocks of discontinued lines. Contact us at admin@lotus-cars.co.uk


Lotus Production Number	Description	Model Manufacturer
7	A 1:43 scale model by Vitesse. The Seven set Lotus on the path to success. Launched in October 1957 in kit form, it stayed in production for 16 years with numerous upgrades and engines. It's success is highlighted by the Caterham Seven that is still very much in production today.

14	A 1:43 scale model by IXO. Type 14 - Lotus Elite (1957-1962) The Lotus Elite was introduced at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show and was the first closed passenger offered by Lotus. Powered by a 1216cc all aluminium Coventry Climax engine. Winner in class at LeMans 24 hour races.

14	A 1:43 scale model by IXO. The above model no. 38 was driven by J.C.Vidilles-J.F.Malle in the Le Mans race of 1959. No 43 was driven in the same race by J.Clark-J.Whitmore. There is also another version driven by B.Allen-T.Taylor Class Winner in 1961
19	A 1:43 scale model by Spark. For the road going Type 19, the Type 18 was widened and formed into Lotus' first mid-engined sports racer. The 19B was built for Dan Gurney and powered by a Ford V8. The Type 19 was also known as the Lotus Monte Carlo.
23	A 1:43 scale model by Spark. Type 23 (1962 to 1964) One of the most popular sports racers in Lotus history. Powered by the Ford based engines, 1100cc and later the Lotus Twin Cam. This version depicts C. Parsons' car - the winner of the Laguna Seca 1963
26	A 1:43 scale model by Spark. Released in 1962 as a cheaper productionised version of the Elite, the Lotus Elan quickly gained a reputation as an excellent handling sports car. 2053 models were made and it continued in production until 1974.

38	A 1:18 Scale model by Carousel The Lotus Type 38 represented a major structural improvement over its predecessors. This car won the Indianapolis 500 in 1965, and finished 2nd in 1966 behind Graham Hill in a Lola.



81	A 1:43 Scale model by Atlas Sunbeam Lotus Talbot . A derivative of the Lotus 907 engine was dropped into a Chrysler (Omni) Sunbeam chassis in 1980 and became an instant Rally winner.
98T	A 1:18 Scale model by Minichamps. The Lotus 98T was powered by the Renault 1.5 litre V6 Turbo engine. Senna drove it to two GP victories and had eight other point finishes. Lotus took third in the Constructors' points table.



119 A	A 1:43 scale model by Spark. The 119A competed for the first time at The Goodwood Festival Of Speed in the '2002 Goodwood Gravity Racing Soapbox Challenge'. It finished 2nd in class and 3rd overall.