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.
