- The Elise saw the return of the genuinely exciting sports car.
- This was the first Lotus for a generation truly to revive Colin Chapman's ideals,
proving a worthy successor to the seminal Lotus 7.
- The Elise was the first modern sports car to generate real enthusiasm, tempting
many classic car fans to change their allegiance to this no-compromise contemporary
classic.
- This fully updated second edition brings the story right up to date to include
Toyota-powered and supercharged cars.
- Essential reading for all Elise owners and enthusiasts
- This volume provides an insightful and fully illustrated history of Lotus.
- Beginning with Colin Chapman and his Austin Seven Special (the first Lotus), it
traces the development of the company and its cars through half a century of
pioneering sports car production to the latest models and beyond.
- Supported by authoritative driving impressions, technical information and buying
advice, this book is the essential companion for all Lotus enthusiasts.
- "a nice compact and complete history" The Automobile
- "packs an awful lot into its modest dimensions" Octane
- "contains everything" Daily Express
- Getting behind the wheel of a Caterham Seven is one of the most exhilarating
experiences imaginable for a keen driver.
- Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Lotus Seven, the
second edition of this informative book includes details of the models produced
in the five years since the first edition was published, and gives full model
descriptions, specifications and driving impressions for every model of Lotus
and Caterham Seven ever produced.
- "the bees's knees" Practical Classics
- "a brilliant read" Classic Cars
- "a great reference book" Car & Car Conversions
