Good Old Valves

Graham Hill — Lotus 49B (1969)

A close action shot of the 49B is something quite extraordinary. Can you hear that Cosworth engine shouting at you already?

If you can’t, I can help you.

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Le Mans, 1967. Graham Hill at the wheel of the Lotus 49.

Graham Hill, Formula 1 driver and father from heart.

Graham Hill & Jackie Stewart, BRM teammates in 1965.

Taken during the French GP, in Clermont-Ferrand.

Artwork of the US Grand Prix 1967 at Watkins Glen.

Graham Hill leading in the Lotus 49.

Spa Francorchamps, 1966 Grand Prix.

Graham Hill and his BRM P261.

Monza, Jackie Stewart and Graham Hill.

September 10, 1967.

Graham Hill sure knew how to gather a crowd.

Graham Hill, Lotus 49B, Monaco GP (1969)

The first car to “wear” the all mighty Cosworth DFV engine. Colin Chapman himself was the one to convice Ford to build the F1 powerplant.

Graham Hill’s Lotus 16, at Goodwood, 1959.