Driven by accomplished Portuguese Lotus specialist Ernesto Neves under the Team Palma banner, this Lotus 69 competed extensively on the domestic circuit throughout 1972, with wins at Rampa da Pena, Monsanto Park, Vila do Conde, and Estoril.

Intriguingly, the car was also sent to England to compete in the 1972 Formula Ford World Final at Brands Hatch, which was supporting the Non-World Championship F1/F5000 John Player Challenge Trophy race.

After qualifying 18th, Neves finished an impressive 7th overall.

After remaining in storage for some 30 years, 28FF was immaculately restored by Portuguese restoration specialists American Dream of Caldas da Rainha, near Lisbon.

The car retains its original chassis and body and is fitted with a Kent engine with side-draft Weber carburetors.

This would surely be a thrill to drive and enjoy on the track.

Conduzido pelo talentoso especialista Lotus, Ernesto Neves, integrado na estrutura do Team Palma, este Lotus 69 competiu em Portugal até 1972, ...