1990 Lamborghini

‘The Camel Collection’

1990 Lamborghini-Lotus Type 102 F1

Driven by Derek Warwick, Martin Donnelly & Johnny Herbert during the 1990 season

Powered by 640 bhp Lamborghini V12 engine & restored recently by Polo Storico

The type 102 was an innovative Formula 1 car embracing the combination of two historic brands in motorsport; Lamborghini and Lotus. In fact, the 102 was the only Lotus F1 car to ever be graced with a V12 powerplant, being a 3.5-litre unit with 640 bhp.

Lamborghini had recently been purchased by Chrysler, who were keen for the Italian brand to enjoy success on the race-track. When the F1 engine regulations changed in 1989, moving away from turbo-charging, Lamborghini were able to use their expertise from V12 naturally-aspirated engines in their road cars, such as the Countach, to create a high-revving power unit for use in the F1 World Championship.

The type 102 was introduced for the 1990 world championship and would eventually complete 37 races across 3 seasons, being driven by notable drivers Derek Warwick, Martin Donnelly and Johnny Herbert. Over the course of the 1990 season, chassis #02 would compete in a total of 6 Grand Prix, with a best finish of 8th at the Imola GP, as well as competing on the Monaco race weekend of that season.

The type 102 is one of the most iconic designs from arguably the finest eras of F1; the end of the manual transmissions with high-revving V12 engines. Further, the yellow Camel livery is synonymous with both Lamborghini and Lotus of the era, one that adorned a beautifully sculpted and aerodynamically-inspired body.

Following its retirement from competition on the racetrack, #02 was held in a notable collection for a several decades and appropriately stored to retain originality. More recently, the historic F1 car would enjoy a trip to Lamborghini Polo Storico at the factory and enjoy a complete mechanical restoration and recommissioning, with full records and imagery held on file. The car is also still accompanied by period build and specification documents and is now fully running and ready to be enjoyed.

Now being maintained and occasionally run through the Furlonger workshops, 102/2 is ready to be used and enjoyed as more historic racing series become available in the coming years. There is much speculation that at the Monaco Historic in 2028, cars from the early 90s will be eligible to compete and a new ‘Masters’ series is also in the works. F1 cars from the late 80s and early 90s are the most modern examples that can be used and enjoyed without an extensive team and with relatively limited expense. The car comes complete with all the required equipment and spares for it to be used at a Historic F1 event and the Furlonger team can be on hand to assist with running the car.

In more recent times, the Lamborghini-Lotus 102 is significant in the context of the F1 Movie (2025), with Sonny Hayes (played by Brad Pitt) driving this vehicle in his ‘original’ stint on the F1 grid in 1990. In fact, the very first scene of the F1 Movie shows the 102 F1 in action, with Hayes behind the wheel. One would imagine that the striking Camel livery and also V12 Lamborghini sound-track, were the reasons behind it being chosen for the F1 movie – certainly one of the most striking and iconic cars of the era.

1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV

The only right-hand drive Countach 5000 QV painted in Giallo from the factory

Previous long-term ownership for nearly 30 years

Completing the ‘Camel Collection, is this beautifully presented Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV. Furlonger have been fortunate to handle the purchase and sale of several Countach over the last 20 years; from the LP400 to 25th Anniversaries. Our workshop has been entrusted with maintaining and restoring numerous special examples, some of which have been awarded class wins at renowned concours events around the world.

Chassis no. FLA12848 was configured in Giallo over Naturale, with optional rear wing, and delivered new via Portman Lamborghini in June 1985 to its first owner, a Mr E. Marshall of Cornwall. Remarkably, chassis no. LA12848 was the only right-hand drive Countach 5000 QV's painted in Giallo; a shade with a noted resemblance to the yellow shade of the Lamborghini-Lotus 102 F1 car. In more recent times, this beautiful Countach would enjoy single ownership from 1995 until we purchased it, following a period where the car had been in long-term storage since the mid-2000s.

Further, in period FLA12848 was supplied to Autocar for a track test at Bruntingthorpe and featured on the cover of their May 1987 issue ‘Countach Vs Superbike – how fast is fast?’. The Countach posted a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds and had a top speed of 179 mph, and the Yamaha FZR 1000 did 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds, but hit 160 mph flat out. Adding to the car’s provenance, it was also featured in the 1993 Chris Bennet book, ‘Lamborghini Countach’.

Following our recent purchase of the vehicle, we carried out a comprehensive mechanical recommissioning and extensive cosmetic refresh in our workshops. This preparation included a complete repaint in its original shade of Giallo, and one that complements the 102 F1 that is also part of the Camel Collection. Following the completion of this exceptional repaint, we mirrored the iconic livery of the F1 car, with complete sponsorship decals and matching black wheels – however this livery can be easily returned to ‘factory specification’ and the original wheels remain with the vehicle.

The Camel Collection is a unique proposition to own two of the most renowned V12 Lamborghinis; one for the track and one for the road. Both examples are simply the best of their type and both are in markets that are rapidly maturing, being that of classic Lamborghini road cars and historic F1 cars. The late 80s and early 90s are regarded by many as the pinnacle of supercars and race cars, with the Camel Collection creating the opportunity to own two of the finest examples produced.