The South African Grand Prix was first run as a Grand Prix motor racing handicap race in 1934 at the Prince George Circuit at East London, Eastern Cape Province.
World War II brought an end to the race, but it was revived in 1960 as part of the Formula One circuit, entering the World Championship calendar two years later. It was a popular F1 event, but the Grand Prix was suspended right after the controversial 1985 race, due to the nation's policy of apartheid. Following the end of apartheid in 1991, two further races were held in 1992 and the last time, 1993.
Subject ID: 54256
MoreThe South African Grand Prix was first run as a Grand Prix motor racing handicap race in 1934 at the Prince George Circuit at East London, Eastern Cape Province.
World War II brought an end to the race, but it was revived in 1960 as part of the Formula One circuit, entering the World Championship calendar two years later. It was a popular F1 event, but the Grand Prix was suspended right after the controversial 1985 race, due to the nation's policy of apartheid. Following the end of apartheid in 1991, two further races were held in 1992 and the last time, 1993.
Subject ID: 54256
Subject ID: 54256
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Jim Clark drove this car, Lotus 49/R4, to victory in the South African Grand Prix on New Years Day 1968. Sadly, it would be the final win for Clark prior to his fatal accident in the Hockenheim Formula 2 race in April of that same year. With this victory, Clark became the first man to win 25 Grand Prix races, breaking the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio's record 24 wins. This was also the final appearance of the Lotus team in their famous green and yellow colors due to a newly signed sponsorship deal with the 'Gold Leaf' brand owner tobacco firm.
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1968-69 Exoto Lotus Type 49B. Second, 1969 Grand Prix of South Africa, driven by Graham Hill
Graham Hill finished second in the South African Grand Prix Driving this veteran Lotus 49B, chassis 49B/R6, which he had driven successfully for much of the 1968 season and up through the Monaco Grand Prix in May 1969. Jochen Rindt was handed over the car when Hill was entrusted a new one and successfully drove it through the middle of the 1970 season. Jackie Oliver was the original driver of this Lotus 49B, debuting the car at the Belgian Grand Prix in June 1968. Oliver finished fifth in that race.
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Marlboro decals supplied in the box
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World Champion
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