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Author: Matthew Vale Publisher: Veloce Publishing ISBN: 9781787114593 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 208
Book Description
The Lotus Elan was Colin Chapman and Lotus' first affordable road car, produced from 1962 and, along with its larger Plus 2 variant, until 1974. As a replacement for the expensive Lotus Elite, the Elan and Plus 2 were both successful sports cars, which carried Lotus through the 1960s and into the 1970s. Starting with a brief history of Lotus and the Elan, Lotus Elan & Plus 2 Source Book provides a detailed originality guide to the Elan and Plus 2, identifying the design changes Lotus made to the models through their lifetimes. An 'owner's guide' provides detailed information on owning and maintaining the cars in tip-top condition, and gives details of common faults and upgrades. The restoration guide gives any potential restorer the information to carry out the tasks needed to bring one of the these cars back from the dead. With anecdotes and experiences from current and previous owners of Elans and Plus 2's, along with many colour photographs the book provides a valuable insight into owning running and racing these iconic cars.
Author: Matthew Vale Publisher: Veloce Publishing ISBN: 9781787114593 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 208
Book Description
The Lotus Elan was Colin Chapman and Lotus' first affordable road car, produced from 1962 and, along with its larger Plus 2 variant, until 1974. As a replacement for the expensive Lotus Elite, the Elan and Plus 2 were both successful sports cars, which carried Lotus through the 1960s and into the 1970s. Starting with a brief history of Lotus and the Elan, Lotus Elan & Plus 2 Source Book provides a detailed originality guide to the Elan and Plus 2, identifying the design changes Lotus made to the models through their lifetimes. An 'owner's guide' provides detailed information on owning and maintaining the cars in tip-top condition, and gives details of common faults and upgrades. The restoration guide gives any potential restorer the information to carry out the tasks needed to bring one of the these cars back from the dead. With anecdotes and experiences from current and previous owners of Elans and Plus 2's, along with many colour photographs the book provides a valuable insight into owning running and racing these iconic cars.
Author: Karen Hill Publisher: Gale Cengage ISBN: 9780810383265 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 620
Book Description
This book is designed to present, in one convenient source, comments published in periodicals about 325 automobile models manufactured since 1987 on a model-by-model basis. These periodicals range from general interest to specialized sources as well as repair manuals and other publications related to the individual models.
Author: Paul Robinshaw Publisher: M-Y Books Limited ISBN: 1783180056 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 316
Book Description
This book contains a variety of information, both of a practical nature and otherwise, including the identification of alternative equivalent parts sources, which is applicable to all Lotus Elan 1500/1600 models as well as S2, S3, S4 and Sprint derivatives, produced between the years 1962 and 1973.
Author: Johnny Tipler Publisher: The Crowood Press ISBN: 1785008439 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 431
Book Description
Named after Elisa, the granddaughter of Lotus's owner at the time, Romano Artioli of Bugatti fame, the Lotus Elise was launched at the Frankfurt Show in 1995. In the subsequent twenty-five years it has not only established itself as the embodiment of what Lotus stands for, it retains a unique place in the international sports car market. No other manufacturer came up with a car to seriously rival the Elise, nor the Exige, in terms of handling dexterity on both road and racetrack, and it aptly characterizes the definition of a sports car. Written in Johnny Tipler's inimitable style this book includes a detailed evolution of the Elise and Exige, including full specification tables; interviews with key individuals involved in their design and development, including Richard Rackham, Gavan Kershaw, Neil Thomas, Russell Carr, Barney Hatt and Andy Pleavin; Elisa Artioli on her namesake, its past and future; motor sport adaptions and successes and finally, driving experiences on road and track. The production of the Elise and Exige was sustained through four corporate upheavals. Now in Geely ownership, the future for Lotus looks bright.
Author: Matthew Vale Publisher: David and Charles ISBN: 1787118916 Category : Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
Explores the design development and production of the Lotus Europa, Lotus's first mid-engined road car. It covers the Renault-powered Series 1 and 2 cars, the Lotus Twin Cam-engined versions, and the Type 47 racing models.
Author: Matthew Vale Publisher: Veloce Publishing ISBN: 9781787115170 Category : Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
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: R M Clarke Publisher: ISBN: 9781855200227 Category : Lotus Elan automobile Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Enlarged re-issue of Autobooks manual with maintenance, overhaul, instructions and technical data for all components. Covers all Elan models 1962-74 and has a new chapter on history.
Author: Miles Wilkins Publisher: Brooklands Books Limited ISBN: 9781855209688 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This updated book is divided into three parts, covering the engine’s entire production life, the process of stripping and rebuilding an engine, and a comprehensive guide to specifications and production data. Well illustrated with photos & diagrams. CONTENTS Acknowledgements & Introductions PART ONE: Development of the twin-cam PART TWO: Engine Rebuilding PART THREE: Twin-cam data Appendix (A) Lotus Cortina Engines for 1966 (B) Stromberg Analysis for Lotus Cars by E.R.A.
Author: Gordon Lund Publisher: Brooklands Books ISBN: 1855209462 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 338
Book Description
The story of restoring an Elan +2 and Elan Sprint to concours edition. Advice on how to purchase a suitable car for restoration plus detailed practical information on preparing bodywork, trim, chassis, suspension, wheels, hydraulics, engine, electrics & wiring etc. 24 Chapters, plus appendices, give information on chassis changing, body restoration, including Elan +2 sills, rebuilding the Lotus/Ford Twin Cam engine, electrics including fitting a new loom, insight to tuning and running in, Elan developments, a remarkable Elan +2 Estate, rebirth of an accident damaged Sprint.
Author: Matthew Vale
Author: Matthew Vale
Author: Karen Hill
Author: Paul Robinshaw
Author: Johnny Tipler
Author: Matthew Vale
Author: Matthew Vale
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Author: R M Clarke
Author: Miles Wilkins
Author: Gordon Lund