The reason I have chosen this shot is because I like the symbolism. You could not pick a more British make than Lotus but Lotus has always relied on the co-operation of others for success whether that be Ford of Britain, Coventry Climax, Renault or as it is now, Toyota.
Photos and captions by Jonathan Sharp
Jonathan caught our attention..not an easy task these days…when he sent along a few B&W images of the Bugattis at Prescott. He lives in the Brighton area of the U.K. not too far from Goodwood. “My first love has always been Ferrari, a passion started when I was given a Dinky Ferrari 250LM model”, he writes. “I am happiest pointing my trusty camera at cars (preferably Italian) or my other love, piston powered fighter planes; a Spitfire or Mustang will stop me in my tracks and I can hear them when they are miles away and out of sight.” This week he sent us a few of his favorite images from the Goodwood Festival and we use them here to introduce our readers to his work. We are sure we’ll be seeing more of Mr. Sharp in the near future. [Ed.]
It was never going to beat a McLaren but Enzo Ferrari was a racer through and through and it shows. The Ferrari 712 Can Am car driven by Paul Knapfield captures the feeling of movement…. faster now than in period and one wonders what might have been.
It took Lord March 20 years to get him but I think he will be back. Alain Prost seems to be saying with a very Gaelic look, 'If I had only known what I was missing I would have come years ago'.
The six wheel March 2.4.0 owned by Tony 'Taff' Smith. The car was tested by Howden Ganley but the development of the car ceased in 1976. The car is now proving more reliable following the Smith team’s developments. It was first seen at last year’s Silverstone Classic race meeting and I understand Howden Ganley was sitting in the stands and did not know anything about the car until it drove past him. Tony Taff Smith used to own a Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire, both of which he and his team restored.
Five time LeMans winner Mr. Emanuele Pirro sitting on the front tire of a JPS Lotus F1 car. Pirro is a modern and very successful driver who loves the history of the sport. You have got to love the look on his face, like a kid in a toy shop. Cuore sportivo if ever I saw it.
I was drawn to this shot not just because its a Ferrari 250 SWB but also because of the light. Taken under the trees at Goodwood house it could be 1961 all over again.