This is a reissue of the biography of Colin Chapman who built up the world-famous, multi-million pound Lotus car company. The book has been written with the full cop-operation of Chapman's widow, Hazel, and the Lotus company. It shows how the man and his cars were inseparable until his sudden death in 1982. Chapman's full history is covered, from using an Austin Seven Tourer as the base for his first Lotus "special" in 1947 through to his sophisticated 1980s road and racing cars. After the company went public in the late 1960s, Chapman took the marque still further up market with the new Elite, the Eclat and the central-engined Espirit. The Lotus Grnd Prix team went on to win a record seven constructors' world titles and six drivers' world titles.

Colin Chapman: The Man and His Cars

Crombac, Gerard

Biographies & Memoirs

Patrick Stephens, Limited

From penniless beginnings as an engineering student in North London, Colin Chapman went on to build the world-famous Lotus car company and establish himself, in Jackie Stewart's words, as the "most creative designer of racing cars in the history of motor racing." Written with the full cooperation of Chapman's widow and Lotus Company, and reissued to meet continuing public interest, this is the definitive biography of the brilliant engineer. All of Chapman's creations are examined, including the original Lotus Elites, Elans and Europas of the early 1960s; the Eclat and the mid-engine Esprit; and the Lotus Grand Prix cars that became world-famous, winning seven constructors' and six drivers' World Championships.

Colin Chapman, the Man and His Cars: The Authorized Biography

Haynes Publishing

This authorized biography explores the life and achievements of one of the most celebrated automotive designers.
From penniless beginnings as an engineering student in North London, Colin Chapman went on to build the world-famous Lotus car company and establish himself, in Jackie Stewart's words, as the 'most creative designer of racing cars in the history of motor racing.' Originally published in 1986 and written with the full cooperation of Chapman's widow and Lotus, this is the definitive biography of the brilliant engineer. All of Chapman's creations are examined, including all of the Lotus grand prix cars that became world-famous, winning seven constructors' and six drivers' World Championships.

Colin Chapman: The Man and his Cars: The Authorized Biography

Evro Publishing Limited

Esprit S1, S2, S2.2, S3, Turbo, Turbo HC, and Turbo SE. 11.5x10", 95 pp, color photographs, road test of the Turbo SE by Giancarlo Baghetti, text in Italian, English and French.

Lotus Esprit (New Great Car Series, Volume 28)

Automobilia

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Colin Chapman: The Man and His Cars

Colin Chapman, the Man and His Cars: The Authorized Biography

Colin Chapman: The Man and his Cars: The Authorized Biography

Lotus Esprit (New Great Car Series, Volume 28)