Lotus: The Legend

The Lotus badge has appeared on a succession of exciting, high-performance cars since the 1950s - from stark little sports cars to timeless GT models.

The reputation of the marque was founded on Colin Chapman's enthusiasm, his rare talents and his entrepreneurial flair, which were translated into highly innovative designs. Chapman's spirit inspires the Lotus company today, when its research and design consultancy services are sought by major automotive manufacturers, while it also continues to produce its own distinctive cars.

This book traces the fascinating story of the Lotus road cars, through an authoritative text and a superb selection of colour photographs, backed-up by some period archive shots. The design and development of each model is outlined, with reference to associations with companies such as Ford and General Motors.
Performance figures are quoted and Lotus' racing successes are not overlooked.

Lotus: The Legend is an outstanding record of a truly great marque.