Lotus Elan. The Complete Story (en Inglés)
Reseña del libro "Lotus Elan. The Complete Story (en Inglés)"
The Lotus Elan perfectly captured the spirit of the Swinging Sixties. Light, agile and brilliantly engineered around the groundbreaking Lotus-Ford Twin Cam engine, it evolved between 1963 and 1968 from the simple Series 1 roadster to the refined Series 4 convertible, amid factory moves, Team Lotus victories, Formula 1 World Championships and the landmark JPS sponsorship era. In 1967, it was joined by the elegant four-seat Plus 2, as Colin Chapman elevated the Lotus brand into the world of sophisticated Grand Tourers. The Elan name returned briefly in 1989 with the Isuzu-powered, front-wheel-drive M100. Including more than 250 photographs, many of them previously unpublished.
Lotus Elan – The Complete Story features:
• A Foreword by Lotus stalwart, collector and racer, Malcolm Ricketts
• Comprehensive histories and technical specifications of all Elan variants, from Series 1–4 to Sprint, Shapecraft and 26R race versions
• Insights from designer Ron Hickman and leading Lotus figures including Fred Bushell, Mike Kimberley, Warren King, John Miles, Jackie Oliver, Tony Thompson and Noel Stanbury
• Exclusive on-track photography from international events, including Spa Six Hours, Nürburgring OldTimer, Porto Historic Grand Prix, and Rallye Monte Carlo Historique
• Ownership insights and buying advice from marque connoisseur Guy Munday