This follow-up to The Lotus Book, the landmark history of the Lotus marque, concentrates on the various collectible items inspired by Lotus cars. From famous racing cars to equally remarkable street going cars, this book is loaded with models, plaques, letters, programs, advertisements, and other memorabilia. Packed with approximately 1,000 crisp color photos, this high-quality book is a unique way to look back on the history of Lotus and is a must-have for any fan of the company's legendary cars. Hdbd., 12'x 12', 256 pgs., 1,000+ color ill.

Lotus Twin-Cam Engine is a comprehensive guide to the design, development, restoration, and maintenance of the Lotus-Ford twin-cam engine. During its career, the engine attracted several larger-than-life characters, not least Colin Chapman, Harry Mundy, and Keith Duckworth, as highlighted within the text. Paperback - 7-3/4' x 10-1/2' - 224 pages - 300 b/w

The book corrects many of the historical myths that have appeared in earlier Lotus books, and adds many previously unknown facts. It includes, for the first time, period photographs and sketches taken from the personal albums and drawing boards of those who were there. In addition, contemporary illustrations clarify some of the more unusual and innovative techniques used to overcome the engineering problems that they faced. An extensive appendix offers complete race results and specifications (1951-54).Lotus The Early Years tells the story of what might be called the amateur years of Lotus, before Colin Chapman and Mike Costin gave up their day jobs and worked for Lotus full time. Colin relied on enthusiasts for motor sport who were attracted to him partly because of his charm, but mainly because he was so obviously going places and made things happen very fast. This is their story, told by as many of them who are still around 50 years later, based very much or records kept by the Allen brothers, and the daily diary kept by the author at the time. That they should have created a car that beat the world leaders in the1500cc Class seemed astonishing at the time, but subsequent history showed that these humble beginnings were based on an ability and drive which took Colin to the top.- The true story of Lotus and how it all began by those who were there- Details the beginnings of Lotus during the fifties- Historic photographs taken from the personal archives of the author- Original engineering drawings/sketches shown here for the first time- Extensive appendix with complete race results and specifications (1951-54)About the Author Peter Ross, was a de Havilland Aircraft apprentice in the 1940's,and went on to a career in British European Airways. He knew Colin Chapman from the very start, helped build the Lotus IIIb and the Lotus Mk VIII prototype, and was Team Manager for Lotus at the 1955 Dundrod TT. From 1953 he was a spare time volunteer draughtsman to Colin up to 1959, when he was posted by BEA to Belgium. He was a regular camp follower at the early Grand Prix from 1958-62, usually to be found doing the lap scoring in the Lotus pit. After retiring from the airline in 1987, he spent 11 years manufacturing some 300 of his own design of recumbent pedal tricycle, the Trice, which he still uses for shopping and leisure rides. Hardcover - 11' x 11' - 208 pp - 252 b/w

The same superb format as the original volume, with almost 50 additional pages and over 250 previously unseen photographs, including all the new models produced since 1998. So many ground-breaking victories on the world's Grand Prix and Indy circuits, so many genuinely historic drives from some of the greatest names in Formula One, and of course a truly enviable run of successful road cars. This classic book is now back on the shelves by popular demand. Hardcover - 12' x 12' - 296 pp - 950 color, 250 b/w

A great bargain for so much information! This impressive portfolio provides contemporary articles covering Colin Chapman's sports racers, produced between 1951 and 1965, drawn from international motoring journals. Models include the Mk. III, VI, VIII, IX, X, XI, Fifteen, Seventeen, Nineteen, Twenty Three, Thirty and Forty, with marque introductions by Lotus historian Graham Capel. 8'x 10 3-4', 344 pgs., approx. 500 b&w ill, 13 color.

A portfolio of contemporary reports cover the Elan sports cars Series 1, 2, 3, 4 and S4 Sprint together with the Plus 2, Plus 2S, and the Plus 2S 130 through to the 2S 130-5 in both coupe and convertible form. Includes road tests, new model introductions, specifications, technical and performance data, plus an owner survey and a buyers guide. Sftbd., 8' x 10-3/4', 216 pgs., approx. 375 b&w ill.

A practical manual written with the home restorer in mind. Well illustrated and containing clear instructions, this manual guides the amateur through dismantling, cleaning and repair and rebuilding. Chapters cover where to start with a car, stripping down, body and chassis restoration, electrics and concours presentation. Includes many diagrams.

Discover the latest Lotus supercar. With unprecedented access to the Lotus factory, and using specially commissioned photography, John Tipler fully describes and details the development and building of the amazing Lotus Elise. Tipler has road tested the Lotus Elise in both road and racing form, making him uniquely qualified to profile this extraordinary supercar, from its design as the M1-11 through its development stages and into production. Hardcover - 7-1/2 x 9-1/2 - 192 pages - 150 b/w 21 color

The Elise saw the return of the genuinely exciting sports car. This was the first Lotus for a generation to truly revive Colin Chapman's ideals, proving a worthy successor to the seminal Lotus 7. The Elise was the first modern sports car to generate real enthusiasts, tempting many classic car fans to change their allegiance to this no-compromise contemporary classic. Nearly 11,000 Elises have been built since its 1995 launch, and an ongoing program of development ensures that this stylish sports car will retain its revered status.Hardcover, 8-1/4' x 10-3/4', 160 pages, 180 color

A continuation of 'The Official Story ' (below) with additional photography and text detailing the very latest specifications and modifications including the new U.S. Elise launched in May, 2004. Another attractive book for Lotus and Elise enthusiasts around the world. Hardcover - 12' x 12' - 208 pp - 490 color, 170 b/w photos

Every fascinating stage of the development of the Lotus Elise, Type 111, is explored in this fully comprehensive book. From the car's conception, production, and all the way through to its marketing, every part of the story is covered in depth. This superb book also has a chapter on the car's subsequent development for the racetrack, as well as an appendix covering collectables & memorabilia. Produced with the full co-operation of Lotus Cars, who gave unparalleled access to the company's archives, as well as their employees, this book contains the reminisces of virtually everyone involved in the concept and design of the Elise. We are taken through the car's initial production period, and subsequent development into the Series 2 model of 2001, with every variation of the car described by Jeremy Walton and superbly photographed by Lotus expert William Taylor. Walton was the only journalist invited to attend the project 111 meetings at Lotus back in 1994 and Jeremy's close involvement combined with his obvious enthusiasm for the Elise project, is reflected by the openness of all involved, revealing the real stories behind the car. Hardcover - 12' x 12' - 208 pages - 208 color

Brooklands has done it again with this fact-filled compilation. Road and comparison tests, model introductions, driving and long-term reports trace the progress of the Elise from its 1996 debut. Included are full specifications and performance data on the Sport, 135, Sprint, Turbo, 111S, Moto-build Racing, and GT1. Sftbd., 8 x 10 3/4, 92 pgs., 180 b&w ill.

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 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 was told as a novel, readers would believe it to be pure fantasy. Hopefully, this book will convince otherwise. Hardcover - 12' x 12' - 208 pages - 405 color photos

Find out all you could need to know about this fascinating model. This comprehensive portfolio includes road and track tests, new model introductions, technical appraisals, performance data, and driving impressions. Also provides a case history and profile which trace the progress of the Lotus Elite from its introduction in 1957 until production ended more than six years later. Sftbd., 8' x 10 3/4', 92 pgs., approx. 180 b&w ill.

The evolution of the Lotus Esprit from the origin of its first design through a long production life up to the Esprit S and Esprit Turbo SE. Filled with practical advice on buying and running an Esprit in the 1990s. Includes specifications, road test details, comparisons with rivals, and profiles of the men behind the machine. Paperback - 8 x 10-1/2 - 192 pages - 94 color, 60 b/w

Subtitled: An Enthusiast's Guide and Pictorial Review. Filled with a variety of information applicable to the Type 46, 54, 65 and 74 Lotus Europa series of cars produced 1966-75 and the Type 47 racing derivatives produced 1966-68. This book will enhance your enthusiasm and assist you in tasks of renovation, restoration, and preparation. Sftbd., 9'x 8', 132 pgs., 192 b&w ill.

Subtitled: An Enthusiast's Guide to all Models of Lotus and Caterham Seven, from 1957 to the Present Day. Getting behind the wheel of a Lotus or Caterham Seven can become one of the most exhilarating experiences you'll have. And, every year, about 900 lucky drivers take delivery of a new Seven; many more buy a used one. Described as a four-wheel motorcycle, the Seven's are detailed in this history and specification guide. Full-model listings, detailed specifications, and driving impressions come together to offer you a great tool for your next new or used Lotus or Seven purchase. Hdbd., 8 1/4 x 10 1/2, 160 pgs. 200 color ill.

A collector's Guide. Covers Lotus Seven Models but not the Caterham models.

The life and times of this 'four wheeled motorbike,' from it's development to the present day. This book details for the first time the many 'Seven' derivatives that have been manufactured all over the world. A fascinating read. A must for all enthusiasts. Hardcover - 9' x 9' - 208 pp - 320 color, 130 b/w

Widely recognized as the standard work on the history of Caterham and its cars from the original Lotus Seven of 1957 and its Caterham derivative of 1973 to the latest Cosworth-powered Caterham CSR of 2005. Over 14,000 Caterhams have been built and this year 675 are active in racing.

World Champion Winner, 1968 Grand Prix of Monaco. Driver: Grahm Hill. Monaco was the beginning of what was to become the year of the wing, and Team Lotus showed up with a wedge shaped car that sported a low mounted wing over the carburetors. This fabulous racing machine was also driven by Mario Andretti, Jackie Oliver and Bill Brack during the 1968 season.

This book tells the definitive story of the Lotus Type 72 one of the most striking and successful racing cars in the history of Formula 1. From the drawing board to the present day, the book draws extensively from the people who were closely involved, including drivers, mechanics, team managers, as well as rival drivers and designers. The book also has an appendix covering complete chassis histories and race records for each of the nine cars built. A lavishly illustrated 240 page full color publication, in large format, contains over 450 mostly unseen and historic images.Colin Chapman and Maurice Phillippe's striking wedge-shaped Type 72 Formula 1 car, was introduced on April 1st, 1970 as a replacement for the unsuccessful four-wheel-drive Type 63 and the ageing Type 49. Having won both the World Drivers and Constructors Championship titles in 1970, the car went through a number of different evolutions to keep it competitive, resulting in a second pair of Championships in 1972 as well as the Constructors' Championship in 1973. It was still winning races in 1974 and scoring points in 1975! The Lotus 72 was driven by some of the great racing drivers of the 1970s such Rindt, Fittipaldi, Peterson and Ickx. Hardcover - 12' x 12' - 256 pages - 450 color

The Lotus 78 was the car that started the ground effect revolution in Formula 1. By means of ducts and flexible skirts, the air that passed under the car was used, literally, to suck it to the ground. It created a sensation and revived the British team's fortunes. Its successor, the 79, was a true 'wing car', and beautiful too, though it made its debut in a field that had already been transformed by the 78.The author has spoken to the men - engineers, designers, drivers and mechanics - who were at the chalk face of this revolution and this book is the fascinating result. Illustrated with superb photography and original working drawings, this is a book for fans of the golden era of Formula 1.Features:,Aimed at motor historians and enthusiasts, this book is the first, and the last, word on these fabulous 'ground effect' racing cars.,Superbly illustrated with color, black & white photographs and the original working drawings and the cutaways of Tony Matthews.,Written by a motoring writer with over 30 books published on motor sport topics to his credit. Hardcover - 7-1/2' x 9-1/2' - 192 pages - 8 color, 176 b/w

Eoin Young. This compelling book marries together a study of a great period in the life of Jim Clark with the history of a great British marque, featuring in particular the famous Lotus 25, from its golden 1963 World Championship-winning year, through subsequent owners and crashes until the remains are discovered and the gallant old charger is restored to its original specification. Hardcover - 6-3/4' x 9-1/4' - 240 pp - 10 color, 50 b/w- In 1962 Colin Chapman introduces the monocoque to Formula 1- Full technical description from racing journals of the day - Race by race development, contemporary interviews with Chapman and Clark plus a retrospective assessment from Williams technical director Patrick Head- The metchanic's viewpoint from Dick Scammell- The brilliant 1963 season when Clark got a new Lotus 25 (chassis no. R4) and won seven of ten races - four in succession on the same set of race tires- In 1964 R4 becomes Clark's spare car, is then raced by Peter Arundell and Mike Spence, loaned to Chris Amon, and sold to the Parnell Racing Team About the Author - Eoin Young - author of It Beats Working, winner of the Guild of Motoring Writers' 1996 Timo Makinen Trophy for outstanding motorsport coverage - has been writing about motor racing for over 40 years and was a personal friend of Jim Clark. He lives in Great Bookham, Surrey, England.