Lotus Elite II Type 83

People wring their hands when Honda announced they were leaving F1. But F1 and the pinnacle of open wheel motor racing has seen many ups and downs. After the era of the 'Garagistes' and the first flourish of Ferrari, Lotus were the kingpins. And then, in part, dominated, until an unholy confluence of DeLorean, a heart attack and general uncompetiveness led to them becoming also-rans and then....out.