{"product_id":"lotus-cars-1952-to-2024-esprit-2-book-set","title":"Lotus: Cars 1952 to 2024 \u0026 Esprit 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis compact and richly illustrated book is part of the popular \u003cstrong\u003eA Pictorial History\u003c\/strong\u003e series and charts the full journey of \u003cstrong\u003eLotus\u003c\/strong\u003e road cars from 1952 through to 2024. Enthusiasts, collectors, and motorsport fans will discover a chronicle of innovation, style, and pure driving excitement that only Lotus can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the lightweight brilliance of the \u003cstrong\u003eLotus Seven\u003c\/strong\u003e to the exotic \u003cstrong\u003eEsprit \u003c\/strong\u003eand modern \u003cstrong\u003eEvora\u003c\/strong\u003e, each model is examined with rare and previously unpublished photographs, capturing the elegance and engineering genius of the marque. Author \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e — a recognized expert on Lotus — brings his extensive knowledge and passion to this sixth Lotus title, offering clear insight into the brand’s heritage and technical evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also explores how Lotus’ racing pedigree shaped its road cars, resulting in vehicles that deliver exceptional handling and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned Lotus devotee or new to the marque, this compact visual history is a must-have addition to your automotive library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA definitive visual guide to every Lotus road car from 1952 to 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOver 200 rare and never-before-published images in one collectible volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWritten by Matthew Vale — respected author of six books on Lotus and 20+ automotive titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 2 Lotus VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 3 Lotus Elite\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 4 Lotus Seven\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 5 Lotus Elan\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 6 Lotus Elan Plus 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 7 Lotus Elite and Eclat\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 8 Lotus Esprit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 9 Lotus Excel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 10 Lotus Elan M100\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 11 Lotus Elise\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 12 Lotus Exige\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter 12 Lotus Evora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eLotus\u003c\/strong\u003e's flagship model for almost three decades, the \u003cstrong\u003eEsprit\u003c\/strong\u003e was launched in 1976 and remained in production for over a quarter of a century. It received regular refreshment along the way, principally to its original\u003cstrong\u003e Giorgetto Giugiaro\u003c\/strong\u003e design and, from 1987, to its later \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Stevens\u003c\/strong\u003e incarnation. Both iterations enabled the Esprit to maintain its position at the forefront of its market segment. Regularly compared to the best available from its German and Italian rivals, the Esprit was equally at home on the race track as it was on the road. A promising return to top-line international \u003cstrong\u003eGT racing\u003c\/strong\u003e saw the Esprit compete on equal terms with the likes of \u003cstrong\u003eFerrari\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren\u003c\/strong\u003e, whilst, back in the showrooms, the car was selling for a fraction of their cost. The legacy of the Esprit can clearly be seen in current Lotus models whose core design brief is that they should always be the finest handling vehicle with the deftest of steering, feedback and feel. With over 300 stunning images, including professional photos, factory archive pictures and specially commissioned artworks, and featuring several interviews with Lotus personnel intimately concerned with Esprit production, this volume is a fitting tribute to a masterpiece of design and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719676924184,"sku":"KIT9781836440109\/9780719842931","price":49.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit97818364401099780719842931.jpg?v=1772253483","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/bs\/products\/lotus-cars-1952-to-2024-esprit-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}