The Story Of Lotus 1947-1960 Birth Of A Legend
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The Story of Lotus 1947-1960 Birth of a Legend by Ian H. Smith charts the rise of Lotus from humble sheds to Grand Prix glory. This vintage 1970 hardcover, complete with its original dust jacket and period illustrations, captures Colin Chapman’s genius and the birth of the lightweight racing cars that rewrote motorsport history.
Collectors of classic cars and motorsport history will appreciate the detailed engineering insights and archival photographs. Smith’s narrative traces Lotus’s first 13 years, from the original Mk1 trials special to the revolutionary rear-engine Type 18, setting the stage for the marque’s 1960s dominance.
The book remains solid and clean inside: crisp pages, tight binding, no writing or dog-ears. The dust jacket shows expected age—edge scuffs, a 4.5 cm tape-repaired tear, and a faint watermark on the rear flap—yet still presents handsomely in a Mylar sleeve. Light foxing on the endpapers is typical for a 1970 publication.
An affordable first edition for enthusiasts seeking authentic Lotus memorabilia or a nostalgic gift for a motorsport fan.
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