Lotus Elite

Author : Matthew Vale
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-29
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781785000799

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Lotus Elite, Eclat and Excel by Matthew Vale Pdf

Lotus introduced the Type 75 Elite in 1974. Being a full four-seater coupe with an opening glass tailgate, it was designed to carry a family in comfort while retaining Lotus' trademark, excellent road holding and handling. Perhaps most importantly, it was the first - and successful - step in Colin Chapman's plan to move upmarket and away from Lotus' kit car image. The Elite gave rise to two derivatives, the Eclat and the Excel. The Eclat was a restyled coupe version, sacrificing the Elite's unique rear styling and good rear passenger headroom for a more stylish exterior. With its conventional coupe styling, the Eclat was more mainstream than the Elite, and it was in the end the better seller. In turn, the Eclat spawned the Excel, the last of the Elite-inspired family. Matthew Vale looks at the history of these unusual Lotus models, and gives a thorough guide to buying and owning the cars today. Of interest to all motoring enthusiasts and Lotus owners in particular, it includes information on buying and owning the cars today, specifications, owner's experiences and technical information. Superbly illustrated with 130 colour photographs, both period and contemporary.

Author : Matthew Vale
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1787115178

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Lotus Elite by Matthew Vale Pdf

The Lotus Elite was a turning point for Lotus. First produced at the end of the 1950s, it marked Lotus' transition from a maker of small racing cars, which had limited utility on the road, to the producer of a highly sophisticated road and race car. In the Elite, Lotus exploited its knowledge of new technology and racing pedigree to produce a car which, with its glass fibre monocoque and Coventry Climax engine, had the potential to be a world beater. This book gives an insight into the reasons the car was produced and its importance in Lotus' history, especially in the production of lightweight innovative cars. Through interviews with Elite owners, first hand accounts provide a good overview of owning one of these iconic cars, covering its foibles and quirks as well as its exemplary roadholding, handling and performance. Illustrated with many colour photographs, along with period advertising material, the book provides a valuable insight into owning, running and racing these iconic cars.

Author : Peter Hingston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Antique and classic cars
ISBN : 0906555256

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The Enthusiasts' Guide to Buying a Classic British Sports Car by Peter Hingston Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Keith Martin
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Sports Car Market magazine - June 2008 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dennis Ortenburger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Lotus automobiles
ISBN : 1876953438

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The Original Lotus Elite Racing Car for the Road by Dennis Ortenburger Pdf

Author : Kay Hottendorff,Ard op de Weegh
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845840709

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The Fate of the Sleeping Beauties by Kay Hottendorff,Ard op de Weegh Pdf

"Say "Sleeping Beauties" to committed car enthusiasts and they will immediately know what you're talking about: a world famous 1980s photo series, showing an extraordinary collection of classical automobiles rusting away in a French barn, neglected by their owner. Famous brands like Bugatti, Lancia, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Cord and Aston Martin, laying under thick layers of dust, spending their remaining days falling apart in isolation. Many have tried to find out what happened to these cars over the last twenty-five years - decayed? destroyed? sold? - but all leads fizzled out ... until two Dutchmen and a German hung on where others had given up. In true Boy's Own style, their book tells of the three-year-long search for the fate of the cars from that French barn. It tells the story behind the collection's origins in 1948, through the moment in 1983 when the famous photos were published, up to the day in 2007 when the authors talked to the current 79 year old owner - a man who finally broke his silence about the fate of his collection for the first time in 25 years."--Publisher description.

Author : Dennis Ortenburger
Publisher : Patrick Stephens
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1852601000

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The Lotus Elite by Dennis Ortenburger Pdf

Author : Dennis Ortenburger
Publisher : Coterie PressLtd
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1902351037

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Lotus Elite by Dennis Ortenburger Pdf

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

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1544 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : OSU:32435078789971

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress Pdf

Author : Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1606 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : UOM:39015079817055

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : UOM:39015062428662

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781465431646

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Cool Cars by Anonim Pdf

Packed with more than a hundred completely charismatic classic cars, this book is the ideal gift for anyone driven to admire these majestic machines. Author Quentin Wilson has hand-picked the most astonishing, appealing, and all-round awesome cars ever to hit the highway. Multi-angle photography reveals the true craftsmanship and beauty of these stunning rides, and the text pays tribute to each vehicle and explains why it's destined to be a classic, now and forever. Test drive this essential car guide, and you'll be hooked.

Author : Louis F. Fourie
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-27
Category : General Motors automobiles
ISBN : 9781460296905

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On a Global Mission: The Automobiles of General Motors International Volume 3 by Louis F. Fourie Pdf

Volume One traces the history of Opel and Vauxhall separately from inception through to the 1970s and thereafter collectively to 2015. Special attention is devoted to examining innovative engineering features and the role Opel has taken of providing global platforms for GM. Each model is examined individually and supplemented by exhaustive supporting specification tables. The fascinating history of Saab and Lotus begins with their humble beginnings and examines each model in detail and looks at why these unusual marques came under the GM Banner. Included is a penetrating review of Saab through to its unfortunate demise. Volume Two examines unique models and variations of Chevrolet and Buick manufactured in the Southern Hemisphere and Asia but never offered in North America. Daewoo, Wuling and Baojun are other Asian brands covered in detail. This volume concludes with recording the remarkable early success of Holden and its continued independence through to today. Volume Three covers the smaller assembly operations around the world and the evolution of GM's export operations. A brief history of Isuzu, Subaru and Suzuki looks at the three minority interests GM held in Asia. The GM North American model specifications are the most comprehensive to be found in a single book. Global and regional sales statistics are included. GM executives and management from around the globe are listed with the roles they held. An index ensures that these volumes serve as the ideal reference source on GM.

Author : Matt Younger,Mike Younger
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445682549

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Lotus 2 + 2s by Matt Younger,Mike Younger Pdf

This engaging book follows the history of the Lotus 2 + 2 coupes from the Elan through to the Evora.

Author : Kenneth M. Bayless
Publisher : Edizioni Savine
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-08
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9788896365748

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1958 Automotive Guide to Cars of the World by Kenneth M. Bayless Pdf

ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1958): “ For the fifth straight year, this Trend Book presents an authoritative description of all of the passenger cars produced in the world today. Extreme precautions were taken to give you accurate, up-to-the-minute information on each of the automobiles presented. The volume is therefore an essential reference for your automotive library. Complete specifications of each make and model are compiled in an easy-to-read table at the back of the book.”