- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: Coterie Press Ltd (1 May 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1902351037
- ISBN-13: 978-1902351032
- Product Dimensions: 30 x 29.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 741,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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CLASSIC & SPORTSCAR JULY 2002
What really amazes here, is the illustration and pictures a mind-blowing selection It’s a wonderful, attractive-effort and great value for money
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LOTUS ELITE Racing Car for the Road
by Dennis Ortenburger.
by Dennis Ortenburger.
Every fascinating stage of the Lotus Elite Type 14 is explored in this fully comprehensive book, from conception, through production to the buying public, as well as, success both on and off the racetrack.
The Elite began design trends still visible today and the car has been listed in every passing decades list of motordom’s most significant automobiles. That the car came together as a result of the work of a committee whose chief stylist was an accountant is almost beyond belief. The fact that one of Colin Chapman’s design criteria was that the Elite be a road car capable of a class win at the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour race was remarkable. The fact that there followed six consecutive class wins and several index of performance victories in the race, was incredible.
This book contains the reminisces of virtually everyone involved in the design and early production of the Elite. Many of the personalities associated with the car throughout its production life, including racers and Elite dealers in both the UK and America were interviewed. Although several have since passed away, their recollections are here to read and enjoy.
"Lotus Elite, Racing Car for the Road" is not meant to be a "nuts and bolts" treatment of the car but rather an explanation of what is so fascinating about this automobile above all others. If the story of the Lotus Elite were told as a novel, readers would believe it to be pure fantasy. Hopefully, this book will convince otherwise.
The Lotus Elite is a stunning 208 page full colour publication, and it’s large 30x30cm format contains over 400 many previously unseen pictures, drawings and photographs.
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It was June 1957 and a time of excitement at Number 7, Tottenham Lane, Hornsey - the Lotus works. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
It was June 1957 and a time of excitement at Number 7, Tottenham Lane, Hornsey - the Lotus works. Read the first page
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A great "early Lotus history" as well as about the car itself.,
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I waited a long time for it to become available and absolutely delighted with the book. Its a really readable and facinating "early history" of Lotus as well as the story of the car itself. As a production its first rate with excellent quality and quantity of photos. Highly recommended.
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Awesome Book!,
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This review is from: Lotus Elite: Racing Car for the Road (Hardcover)
This book is a great historical and factual account of this special sports car. Highly recommended!
If only all sporting cars had such a well written book.. 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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The Definitive Lotus Elite Book about the Definitive Lotus Elite,
By Barry E. Rowe "Simon Farquahr" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lotus Elite: Racing Car for the Road (Hardcover)
Wonderful book about a wonderful car! This is truly a "labor of love". Pictures are wonderful and it is a great book to read even if you don't appreciate Loti. Lots of information as well as loads of pictures. A true coffee table book that will impress even non-car people. The size is large and the book is well printed and bound.
There is lots of information from the era this car was produced, including much about the Coventry Climax engine. Of special significance is a copy of the hand-written factory listing for whom each car was built. I wish every car had a book this good written about it! |
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