Vorwort
Includes interviews with current and previous owners of the Elite, along with details on history of the car, colour photos and period advertising material.

Autorentext

Matthew Vale has been writing books on classic British motorcycles and cars since 2004. Now retired from his work as a Chartered IT Professional specializing in computer security, he is devoting his free time to classic car and bike restoration, writing classic motoring books and articles, and spending time with his wife and family. In the past he has run such diverse classic cars as a Triumph Spitfire Mark III, MGB, Triumph Stag, and a Lotus Elite. He also restores and rides classic bikes, including the Triumph Bonneville, Norton Commando and BSA Lightning. With a lifelong fascination for glass-fibre-bodied cars (stemming from early holiday jobs at various glass-fibre factories, and ownership of many rusty cars), he is currently carrying out a nut and bolt (and glass fibre) restoration of two Lotus Elan Plus 2s.

Klappentext

A comprehensive history of the iconic British GT car, this book looks at the Elite’s place in Lotus’ past. Interviews with ex-factory staff and current owners define the car’s place in the classic car scene of today. 

Zusammenfassung
A comprehensive history of an iconic British GT car, this book looks at the Elite's place in Lotus' past. Interviews with ex-factory staff and current owners define the car's place in the classic car scene of today. Illustrated with colour photos and period advertising material, providing essential reading for the Lotus Elite enthusiast.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 - Background to the Elite
Chapter 2 - First Steps: Development and Prototypes
Chapter 3 - Power to the People: The Elite’s Coventry Climax Engine
Chapter 4 - Into Production: Customers and Problems
Chapter 5 - Competition: Racing Improves the Breed
Chapter 6 - Legacy:  Owning the Elite and the Elite Today