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LOTUS RACING CARS: CLUB RACERS TO WORLD CHAMPIONS 1948-1968

Written by John Tipler
Published by Sutton Publishing in 2000
ISBN: 075092389X

LOTUS RACING CARS: CLUB RACERS TO WORLD CHAMPIONS 1948-1968
Written by John Tipler.
Stock no. 1821769
2001. Hardback. Slightly better than very good condition.

The first volume of illustrated history telling the exciting story of these pioneering cars. A fascinating insight into the evolution of Lotus racing and into the brilliant early career of Colin Chapman himself. White glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos. 159 pages. ISBN: 075092389X. Reprint. Minor surface paper damage to last couple of pages where they have been prised apart (not immediately noticeable). Else a lovely copy.

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LOTUS RACING CARS: CLUB RACERS TO WORLD CHAMPIONS 1948-1968
Written by John Tipler.
Stock no. 2132691
2001. Hardback. Slightly better than very good condition.

The first volume of illustrated history telling the exciting story of these pioneering cars. A fascinating insight into the evolution of Lotus racing and into the brilliant early career of Colin Chapman himself. White glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos. 159 pages. ISBN: 075092389X. Reprint. A couple of tiny knocks to edges. Top free corner of front endpaper has a pencil erasure mark. Else contents fine.

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Front cover

Cover of LOTUS RACING CARS: CLUB RACERS TO WORLD CHAMPIONS 1948-1968 by John Tipler

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Chronology
  • 1. Getting the Show on the Road
  • 2. International Respectability
  • 3. The First Production Car
  • 4. Lotus Goes Rear-Engined
  • 5. The First Monocoque
  • 6. The Lotus-Cortina
  • 7. Another Milestone Car