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Lotus 25/33 [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by John Tipler (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Sutton Publishing Ltd; illustrated edition edition (May 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0750925949
  • ISBN-13: 978-0750925945
  • Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 19.6 x 1.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 510,312 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Lotus 25 and 33 were innovative and highly successful Formula 1 racing cars. Between 1962 and 1965 these cars were the class of the field. Jim Clark won the driver's title with the type 25 in 1963 and in the type 33, which evolved from the 25, he won again in 1965. The 25's slender shape, light weight, monocoque construction and advanced specification made it a landmark car in the context of racing car design. It ranks as one of Colin Chapman's most successful creations. During its 5-year life-span as a front-line model it was continuously developed, and in 1966 it was still outperforming many of its competitors. The cars have gained classic status in the history of Formula 1. John Tipler's in-depth study of this remarkable car investigates its origins, specification and design and its extraordinary racing record. His account gives a fascinating insight into the varied influences that determined the structure and shape of the 25, in particular the influence of aircraft design. He also looks in detail at the evolution of the Coventry Climax V8 engine, which was the key to the car's success, and at the many modifications that were made during the years of frontline competition. John Tipler's study of these notable cars feature a full technical description and design history, along with race reports and portraits of the individuals involved. Photographs show the detailed structure and layout of the cars, and the development of the original design. There are also photographs of the 25 and 33 in action 35 years ago, and in classic races today. The book should be fascinating reading, and reference, for all motor racing enthusiasts, and for everyone who is interested in the evolution of racing car design.

About the Author
John Tipler is a prolific and versatile writer on motoring and motorsport. He has produced books on Jensen, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, TVR, Triumph motorcycles, Land Rover, Morgan, and Ferrari. He has made a particular study of Lotus road and racing cars, and has written a history of Lotus racing. He is also a keen student of Gothic art and, before devoting his time to writing, worked as a conservator of medieval wall paintings. He lives in Norfolk.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good solid history of a true classic., 26 Oct 2002
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Although the history of the epoch-making 25 and 33 has been covered extensively before this is (as far as I'm aware) the first book dedicated entirely to them. As such there's relatively little new material here - Tipler takes a swift no-nonesense view of ths development and racing history of the cars, and becomes rather more interesting when he discusses their fate outside Team Lotus.

Has some excellent and atmospheric b/w photography, enough anecdotes to spice up the tale, and solves a few historic mysteries. Perhaps lacks the spark a Doug Nye or Mike Lawrence would've brought to the subject but a useful prequel to Michael Oliver's book on the '49 and forthcoming book on the '72.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good description and detail, 31 Jan 2004
By Teofilo E C Moreira (Porto, Portugal Portugal) - See all my reviews
Let me tell you... This book goes as deep as you could possibly want. Everything is depicted in it with so much detail you can almost smell the rubber... A must buy for someone who wishes to know more about the first monocoque race car or classic F1 freak (me), a good read for Lotus fans.
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