{"title":"Classic Team Lotus","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew teams have shaped the history of Formula 1 as profoundly as Team Lotus. Under the leadership of Colin Chapman, the team pioneered a succession of revolutionary technical innovations, transforming Grand Prix car design and establishing new standards for performance, efficiency and ingenuity. Their achievements helped secure seven Constructors' Championships and six Drivers' Championships while earning a place among the most influential teams in motorsport history. Developed in collaboration with Classic Team Lotus, our collection celebrates many of the most significant cars from Lotus’s Grand Prix history, from the Indianapolis-winning Type 38 and championship-winning Type 49B to the Ayrton Senna's iconic 97T and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lotus-38","title":"Lotus 38 - 1965 Indianapolis 500 Winner - Clark - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j0BuGW1aD08\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Colin Chapman and Len Terry, the Lotus 38 was built to win the Indianapolis 500. A reinvention of the previous Lotus 29 and 34 Indianapolis designs, the 38 was built with a full monocoque tub chassis. It was powered by the same four-cam Ford V8 fuel injected engine that was used in the 34, providing around 500bhp. Though the 38 was significantly larger than Formula One cars of the era, it was still dwarfed by the massive American roadsters. The 38 was also specially designed with an offset suspension, which in theory, was better suited to the oval track of the Indy 500. This style of suspension would never catch on though, as it made the car’s handling quite peculiar. In total, eight Lotus 38s were built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus 38 became the spearhead of the “British Invasion” of American racing as it became the first mid-engine car to win the Indy 500. Driven by Scotsman Jim Clark, the No. 82 car qualified second with a four-lap average speed of 160.729mph, just behind Anthony Joseph Foyt in a modified Lotus 34. Clark started the race quickly, taking the early initiative, and, although Foyt passed him on the second lap, Clark regained the lead one lap later. It took until lap 65 before the lead would change hands again as Clark pitted, before he re-claimed the top spot on lap 74 when Foyt pitted himself. After this, Clark never lost the lead, meaning he had led 190 of the 200 laps, the most since Bill Vukovich fifteen years prior. Clark became the first non-American winner of the Indy 500 since 1916 and would go on to win the 1965 Formula One World Championship, despite skipping the Monaco Grand Prix to compete at The Brickyard. He is the only driver in history to win the Indy 500 and Formula One World Championship in the same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfect 1:8 scale model is of the Indy 500-winning car, as driven to victory by Jim Clark, has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Lotus regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lotus 38 is limited to only 99 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249564659794,"sku":"M5447","price":18495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/1_c75ed1bd-e53c-40a2-9f6d-befac7fd7b99.jpg?v=1601653614"},{"product_id":"lotus-49b","title":"Lotus 49B - 1968 Monaco Grand Prix Winner - Hill - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus 49 was designed by founder Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe for racing in the 1967 Formula One season. Powered by the Cosworth DFV engine that powered most of the grid, it was one of the first Formula 1 cars to use a stressed-member drivetrain to reduce weight. Since then, virtually all F1 cars have been built this way. The 49B chassis was introduced during the 1968 season and would continue to be used into the 1970 season, whilst the 49C variant was introduced when its intended replacement, the Lotus 63, was a failure. A serial winner during its four-season lifespan, the 49 won its debut race with Jim Clark at the wheel and would go on to win twelve races, gain nine further podiums and win two Drivers' and Constructors' Championships for Team Lotus, before it was replaced by the Lotus 72.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a 1:8 scale recreation of the Lotus 49B as raced to victory by Graham Hill in the 1968 Monaco Grand Prix. Hill qualified on pole and survived an incident-packed race that saw only five cars reach the chequered flag, before he cemented his reputation as \"Mr. Monaco\" by taking his fourth win in the principality. Hill would go on to win his second World Championship whilst Lotus would win their third Constructors’ Title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Lotus regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams at Classic Team Lotus to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lotus 49B is limited to only 99 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249564692562,"sku":"M5443","price":18495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF0123.jpg?v=1643738639"},{"product_id":"lotus-type-79-andretti","title":"Lotus 79 - 1978 Dutch Grand Prix Winner - Andretti - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeaded by founder Colin Chapman, the 79 was designed by the team at Lotus for the 1978 season. It was the first car to take full advantage of the ‘ground effects’ aerodynamics as pioneered in its immediate predecessor, the Lotus 78. The 79 is thought to have been the first F1 car designed using computer aids and the first to be analysed by pit computers on race weekends. It is also credited with pushing Formula 1 into the aerodynamics era, an influence still clearly seen today. Powered by a Ford Cosworth DFV engine that was housed at the rear of the car, the 79, also known as the John Player Special Mark IV or ‘Black Beauty’, was hailed for its stunning good looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive chassis were built during its two-season lifespan, though 1978 remains the 78’s critical year, as it, driven by Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson, powered to a Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship double. The Lotus 79 claimed six race wins, eight more podiums, ten pole positions and five fastest laps during its 26-race existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1:8 scale recreation of the Lotus 79 as raced to victory by Mario Andretti at the 1978 Dutch Grand Prix. Andretti qualified on pole, just ahead of his teammate Peterson. A relatively uneventful race belied stunning drives from the Lotus teammates and Andretti headed the podium by a tiny margin of 0.32 seconds. Andretti would go on to the win Drivers’ Championship after a dominant year in which the competition could not keep up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Lotus regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both Lotus's engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lotus 79 is limited to only 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus 79 is also available as driven by teammate and runner-up Ronnie Peterson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/lotus-79-1978-dutch-gp-peterson\" title=\"Link to Ronnie Peterson's Lotus 79\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover Ronnie Peterson's Lotus 79 \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249564725330,"sku":"M5233","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSC1940_19613410-68c1-4b7b-beb6-e621a8ec89de.jpg?v=1762269328"},{"product_id":"lotus-97t-estoril-1985","title":"Lotus 97T - 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix Winner - Senna","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 97T was Team Lotus’ representative in the 1985 Formula One season. Designed by French engineer Gérard Ducarouge, the 97T was a development of the previous year’s 95T, using elements from the abandoned 96T IndyCar project. Driven by Italian Elio de Angelis and rising star Ayrton Senna, the 97T proved competitive, taking three wins, six further podiums, eight pole positions and three fastest laps as well as collecting 71 Championship points. It is generally agreed that the Lotus 97T had the best chassis of any car that competed during that season, with the best braking and turning capabilities, meaning it peaked at slow and tight circuits like Monaco, Montreal, Detroit and Adelaide. However, while fast, it was unreliable mechanically, particularly with its Renault engine. Out of its ten retirements that year, seven were mechanical. It is considered that Senna lost a chance to compete for the 1985 Drivers’ Championship because of the reliability issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotus finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship, albeit tied on points with Williams, who finished in third place owing to their greater number of race victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfect 1:8 scale recreation of the Lotus 97T is as raced by Ayrton Senna at the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix. Senna qualified on pole half a second in front of favourite Alain Prost in his McLaren. The weather for the race was abysmal, described “survival of the fittest” by Renault driver Patrick Tambay, but rising star Senna demonstrated his mastery of the wet conditions. He controlled the over two hour long race from the start, lapping all but second place, who was still over a minute behind, and setting the fastest lap as well. This was both Senna’s first pole position and his first victory, feats he would go on the repeat 64 and 40 more times respectively. This win at Estoril birthed the legend of Senna. Race engineer, Steve Hallam, still recognises the importance of that first win: “It felt like the start of something, there’s no doubt about it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenna himself knew the significance of his performance that day: ““People later said that my win in the wet at Donington in ’93 was my greatest performance - no way! I had traction control! Ok, I didn’t make any real mistakes, but the car was so much easier to drive. It was a good win, sure, but, compared with Estoril ‘85, it was nothing, really. The champagne for sure had a special taste that day.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Lotus regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both Lotus's engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lotus 97T is limited to only 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249564758098,"sku":"M5161","price":12495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/NOEAGLELOGO-0011-M5161-Lotus97TEstoril1.8Scale-Front3.4-BLURRED.jpg?v=1683018895"},{"product_id":"lotus-79-1978-dutch-gp-peterson","title":"Lotus 79 - 1978 Dutch Grand Prix - Peterson - Second Place - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeaded by founder Colin Chapman, the 79 was designed by the team at Lotus for the 1978 season. It was the first car to take full advantage of the ‘ground effects’ aerodynamics as pioneered in its immediate predecessor, the Lotus 78. The 79 is thought to have been the first F1 car designed using computer aids and the first to be analysed by pit computers on race weekends. It is also credited with pushing Formula 1 into the aerodynamics era, an influence still clearly seen today. Powered by a Ford Cosworth DFV engine that was housed at the rear of the car, the 79, also known as the John Player Special Mark IV or ‘Black Beauty’, was hailed for its stunning good looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive chassis were built during its two-season lifespan, though 1978 remains the 78’s critical year, as it, driven by Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson, powered to a Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship double. The Lotus 79 claimed six race wins, eight more podiums, ten pole positions and five fastest laps during its 26-race existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1:8 scale recreation of the Lotus 79 as raced by Ronnie Peterson at the 1978 Dutch Grand Prix. Peterson qualified on the front row, just behind his teammate Andretti. A relatively uneventful race belied stunning drives from the Lotus teammates and Peterson finished second by a tiny margin of 0.32 seconds. Sadly, this would be the last time Peterson would see the chequered flag, as he would be killed after an accident at the next race in Italy. Despite this, he would finish second in the Drivers’ Championship after a dominant year for Lotus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Lotus regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both Lotus's engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lotus 79 is limited to only 199\u003cspan\u003e pieces\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus 79 is also available as driven by 1978 World Champion Mario Andretti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/lotus\/products\/lotus-type-79-mario-andretti\" title=\"Link to Mario Andretti's Lotus 79\" style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003eDiscover Mario Andretti's Lotus 79 \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249569673298,"sku":"M5233","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/Amalgam_Lotus_79_RonniePeterson_1-8_HR_1.jpg?v=1601656379"},{"product_id":"lotus-72-print-fittipaldi-signed","title":"Lotus 72D - Emerson Fittipaldi Signed Gold Leaf Edition - 150cm Art Screen Print - Side View","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 years on from Emerson Fittipaldi's 1972 World Championship victory with Team Lotus, we were honoured and tremendously excited to be invited by Emerson Fittipaldi and Clive Chapman of Classic Team Lotus, to celebrate the car and the man, in a remarkable and beautiful collaboration with artist and photographer Alan Thornton. Alan has taken Classic Team Lotus's 72D into the studio and shot it beautifully at very high resolution on a large format camera. With his London based team using hand pulled screen printing, he has rendered the image onto St. Cuthbert’s Somerset archival paper, made in England, at a very large size: 1.5 metres wide and 1 metre high. Alan has used spot colours to maximise the intensity of the image and has rendered the gold parts of the livery in genuine 23.75 Carat Gold Leaf. The result is an imposing and incredibly beautiful handmade print, that delivers in equal and generous measure, the technical and engineering virtuosity of this revolutionary car, and the glamour of a truly golden age in F1.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmerson took time out ahead of a shoot with Sky at Brands Hatch to sign the prints, and we enjoyed his warmth, wit and engaging modesty for a couple of hours, exploring amongst other things his close relationship with Colin Chapman and his views on F1 today. Each print has been meticulously signed by him in archive quality ink.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-signed by 1972 and 1974 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion Emerson Fittipaldi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA special edition limited to just 50 prints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 1.5m (59 inches) wide by 1m (39 inches) tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on photographs taken of the real 1972-Championship winning car as it is today\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished in 23.75ct gold leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine art screen prints created in London and personally directed by Alan Thornton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilises water-based inks, printed onto 400 gsm St. Cuthbert’s Somerset archival paper, made in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/alan-thornton\" title=\"Alan Thornton - Artist and Photographer\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eartist and photographer Alan Thornton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis print will be delivered from the UK. Local duties and taxes may be applicable on import to regions outside the UK. By purchasing this title, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Alan Thornton for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z2GoP_EqkKY\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art screen print is of the Lotus 72, raced by the Team Lotus in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 1970 to 1975, initially in the memorable red, white and gold of sponsor Gold Leaf and later in the iconic black and gold of John Player Special. Conceived by Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe, the 72 is arguably the most significant and successful car designs in Formula 1 history, rewriting the rules of aerodynamic interpretation and influencing single-seater design to this very day. Mid-mounted radiators allowing Lotus founder Colin Chapman to create a more aerodynamic profile than anything which had come before. Tipping the scales at exactly 530kg, the very minimum allowed within the regulations, it was one of the lightest F1 cars ever. With a career spanning six seasons, the Type 72 made a remarkable one hundred forty-nine Grand Prix starts across 75 races, securing three Constructors’ Championships in 1970, 1972 and 1973, and two Drivers’ Championships in 1970 with Jochen Rindt and 1972 with Emerson Fittipaldi. The 72 earned 20 race wins and 19 further podiums in the hands of some of the finest drivers to have graced motorsport: Rindt, Fittipaldi, Reine Wisell, Ronnie Peterson and Jacky Ickx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmalgam Collection and Alan Thornton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmalgam is delighted to partner with artist Alan Thornton to introduce a collection of silkscreen prints. Precise and technical in nature, these prints isolate the subject, laying the image onto Alan’s signature metallic background, that focuses the viewer’s eye on the sculptural, organic qualities of iconic cars and planes. Alan’s obsession with form, function and beauty, combined with his enduring passion for all things automotive and mechanical, align perfectly with Amalgam’s mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreen printing is the process of transferring a stencilled artwork onto a flat surface using a mesh screen, ink and a squeegee. Starting with the photography, the subject matter is composed and lit with the intermediate processes and the final print in mind - each step very much influences the final outcome. In post-production the image is refined and manipulated to create the final tonal variations needed for the separation of colours, which are then half toned which simulates continuous-tone imagery through the use of dots or lines, varying either in size or in spacing, thus generating a gradient-like effect. For each colour, a positive acetate is transferred to a silk screen frame coated in photosensitive emulsion. Following exposure, washing out and drying, the frame is mounted on a to print bed, and the chosen colour ink is then forced through the mesh with a squeegee by hand. This is a highly skilled craft process, sensitive to the touch, feel and technique of the printer, and as a result each print is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling Your Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt screen prints are best handled by professional framers. We would always recommend framing your print with a box frame under UV protected glass or acrylic, which will give maximum protection. When removing your print from the tube, reach in with \u003cstrong\u003eclean hands\u003c\/strong\u003e and gently twist the print to make it smaller, slowly pull the print out from the centre. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not\u003c\/strong\u003e pull quickly at a corner as you may damage the corner. Try to physically handle the print as little as possible and, when you do, always make sure your hands are clean and that you support the print fully, as the paper can pick up dirt or crease. Try to avoid leaving the print rolled for any length of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmerson Fittipaldi signed prints of the Lotus 72 are limited to just 50 pieces. This beautiful artwork has been created \u003cspan\u003eunder licence and with the assistance from Classic Team Lotus. No frame is included. By \u003ci\u003epurchasing this print, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Alan Thornton for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alan Thornton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249584975954,"sku":"M6230","price":2982.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/Gallerydropshadowcollectionimage_79fdb0ab-88f4-4048-9e3f-507f8aa63c7d.jpg?v=1697191678"},{"product_id":"lotus-72-print","title":"Lotus 72D - 100cm Art Screen Print - Front View","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 years on from Emerson Fittipaldi's 1972 World Championship victory with Team Lotus, we were honoured and tremendously excited to be invited by Clive Chapman of Classic Team Lotus, to celebrate the car in a remarkable and beautiful collaboration with artist and photographer Alan Thornton. Alan has taken Classic Team Lotus's 72D into the studio and shot it beautifully at very high resolution on a large format camera. With his London based team using hand pulled screen printing, he has rendered the image onto Naturalis paper, made in England, at a large size: 1.0 metres wide and 0.7 metres high. Alan has used spot colours to maximise the intensity of the image and the result is an imposing and incredibly beautiful art print, that delivers in equal and generous measure, the technical and engineering virtuosity of this revolutionary car, and the glamour of a golden age in F1.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 200 prints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMeasures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0 metre (39 inches) wide by 0.7 metres (27 inches) tall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBased on photographs taken of the real \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1972-Championship winning car \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas it is today\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine art screen prints created in London and personally directed by Alan Thornton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilises water-based inks, printed onto 400 gsm Naturalis paper, made in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/alan-thornton\" title=\"Alan Thornton - Artist and Photographer\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eartist and photographer Alan Thornton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis print will be delivered from the UK. Local duties and taxes may be applicable on import to regions outside the UK. By purchasing this title, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Alan Thornton for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z2GoP_EqkKY\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art screen print is of the Lotus 72D, the fourth iteration of the 72 raced by the Team Lotus in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 1970 to 1975, initially in the memorable red, white and gold of sponsor Gold Leaf and later in the iconic black and gold of John Player Special. Conceived by Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe, the 72 is arguably the most significant and successful car designs in Formula 1 history, rewriting the rules of aerodynamic interpretation and influencing single-seater design to this very day. Mid-mounted radiators allowing Lotus founder Colin Chapman to create a more aerodynamic profile than anything which had come before. Tipping the scales at exactly 530kg, the very minimum allowed within the regulations, it was one of the lightest F1 cars ever. With a career spanning six seasons, the Type 72 made a remarkable one hundred forty-nine Grand Prix starts across 75 races, securing three Constructors’ Championships in 1970, 1972 and 1973, and two Drivers’ Championships in 1970 with Jochen Rindt and 1972 with Emerson Fittipaldi. The 72 earned 20 race wins and 19 further podiums in the hands of some of the finest drivers to have graced motorsport: Rindt, Fittipaldi, Reine Wisell, Ronnie Peterson and Jacky Ickx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmalgam Collection and Alan Thornton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmalgam is delighted to partner with artist Alan Thornton to introduce a collection of silkscreen prints. Precise and technical in nature, these prints isolate the subject, laying the image onto Alan’s signature metallic background, that focuses the viewer’s eye on the sculptural, organic qualities of iconic cars and planes. Alan’s obsession with form, function and beauty, combined with his enduring passion for all things automotive and mechanical, align perfectly with Amalgam’s mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreen printing is the process of transferring a stencilled artwork onto a flat surface using a mesh screen, ink and a squeegee. Starting with the photography, the subject matter is composed and lit with the intermediate processes and the final print in mind - each step very much influences the final outcome. In post-production the image is refined and manipulated to create the final tonal variations needed for the separation of colours, which are then half toned which simulates continuous-tone imagery through the use of dots or lines, varying either in size or in spacing, thus generating a gradient-like effect. For each colour, a positive acetate is transferred to a silk screen frame coated in photosensitive emulsion. Following exposure, washing out and drying, the frame is mounted on a to print bed, and the chosen colour ink is then forced through the mesh with a squeegee by hand. This is a highly skilled craft process, sensitive to the touch, feel and technique of the printer, and as a result each print is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling Your Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt screen prints are best handled by professional framers. We would always recommend framing your print with a box frame under UV protected glass or acrylic, which will give maximum protection. When removing your print from the tube, reach in with \u003cstrong\u003eclean hands\u003c\/strong\u003e and gently twist the print to make it smaller, slowly pull the print out from the centre. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not\u003c\/strong\u003e pull quickly at a corner as you may damage the corner. Try to physically handle the print as little as possible and, when you do, always make sure your hands are clean and that you support the print fully, as the paper can pick up dirt or crease. Try to avoid leaving the print rolled for any length of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrints of the Lotus 72 are limited to just 200 pieces. This beautiful artwork has been created \u003cspan\u003eunder licence and with the assistance from Classic Team Lotus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo frame is included. By \u003ci\u003epurchasing this print, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Alan Thornton for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alan Thornton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249585008722,"sku":"M6231","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/Gallerydropshadowcollectionimage_8571289f-9bfb-4844-8860-f4294fc70b27.jpg?v=1697191351"},{"product_id":"lotus-18-the-autobiography-of-stirling-mosss-912-limited-edition","title":"Lotus 18 - The autobiography of Stirling Moss's '912' (Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book will be delivered from the UK. Local duties and taxes may be applicable on import to regions outside the UK. By purchasing this title, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Porter Press International for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Porter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/lotus?_=pf\u0026amp;pf_pt_status=In%20Build\u0026amp;pf_pt_status=Store\" title=\"Lotus Collection\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eDiscover our collection of Lotus models and Art Screen prints \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabulous book tells the story of the Lotus 18 which Stirling Moss achieved two of his most famous Grand Prix victories. 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